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Proposed legislation to prohibit conversion practices in Scotland may criminalise legitimate behaviour unless a more precise approach is taken, according to the Law Society of Scotland. The society made a written submission on the Scottish government’s consultation paper on the proposal, with

Nominations are now open to join the Law Society of Scotland’s decision-making body to represent solicitors across the UK. Joining the Law Society’s Council allows you to influence vital decisions, contribute to key pieces of work and represent and support local solicitors.

The Law Society of Scotland granted extended rights of audience to two new solicitor advocates at a ceremony held at the Court of Session yesterday. Lindsay McNeill, from law firm BTO, and Mohammed Hamza Sarwar at the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) now have extended rights of aud

Reintroduction of fees in Employment Tribunals will cause unacceptable access to justice issues for those most in need of free legal protections, according to the Law Society of Scotland. The Law Society responded to Ministry of Justice’s consultation on introducing fees in the Employment Trib

New legislation to reform judicial factors is a step in the right direction but could be further improved to ensure clarity, accessibility and efficiency, according to the Law Society of Scotland. The Law Society has provided written evidence on the Judicial Factors (Scotland) Bill, including its pr

Sixty-four solicitors have been formally welcomed to the profession in the Law Society of Scotland’s first admissions ceremony of 2024.

The Law Society of Scotland has hosted a roundtable of key stakeholders to discuss the Scottish government’s Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill. Those in attendance at the event on Friday included solicitors and advocates – working both in defence and for the Crown Off

A new survey of solicitors has confirmed the depth of concern at the Scottish government’s proposal to give itself powers to control the regulation of the legal sector. The Law Society of Scotland’s annual members’ survey, conducted in December 2023 and January 2024, found more tha

The Law Society of Scotland has unveiled a new logo coinciding with its 75th anniversary. Diane McGiffen, chief executive of the Law Society of Scotland, said: "I’m delighted to be launching our new look in our 75th year. The Law Society plays a key role for our members and the people, busines

New laws on regulating the Scottish legal sector can be strengthened further to better protect the public, the Law Society of Scotland has said. A majority of MSPs voted today to agree to the principles of the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) following the bill's stage one debate in the Scott

The Law Society of Scotland has been accredited as a leader in diversity, recognising its achievements and commitment to lead workplace best practice in Scotland. The gold status Leader in Diversity accreditation from the National Centre for Diversity builds upon the Law Society’s initial awar

The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to a former president, Professor Philip Love, who has passed away. Law Society president Sheila Webster said: “I’d like to offer my deepest condolences to family, friends and former colleagues of Professor Philip Love, CBE, who was president o

Ahsan Mustafa has been appointed as a solicitor member of the Law Society of Scotland’s Consumer Law Sub-Committee. Mr Mustafa is a solicitor at Nolans in Kirkintilloch. He practises commercial litigation, dispute resolution, debt and asset recovery and insolvency.

The Law Society of Scotland has highlighted serious failings in the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill.

The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed nine new solicitor advocates yesterday, joining the 16 who were introduced last week.