Law Society news
New report highlights UK and Australia legal services trade
UK and Australia legal regulators mark first step in deepening cooperation on legal services trade
Tribute to Lord Mackay of Clashfern
Law Society President Serena Sutherland pays tribute to Lord Mackay of Clashfern
Key changes to Money Laundering Regulations
Amendments to Money Laundering Regulations have come into force, aimed at improving the effectiveness of the regulatory regime, while supporting a proportionate and risk-based approach to compliance. Find out the key changes for legal firms.
Go-ahead for FCA AML supervision confirmed
The UK Government is to proceed with making the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) the sole anti-money laundering (AML) regulator across the UK, confirms HM Treasury.
‘Time is right’ for public consultation on reforming the Lord Advocate's dual role
We've called for the Scottish Government to proceed with a public consultation on whether the dual role of the Lord Advocate should be reformed with separate roles advising the Government and leading Scotland's independent prosecution service.