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The Commission's task is law reform: to recommend ways of simplifying, updating and improving the law of Scotland.
To ensure that our recommendations, if implemented, would result in law which is just, principled, responsive and easy to understand, it is critical for us to engage in a thorough and open process of consultation. We therefore welcome the views of as many people as possible.
JAMES DRUMMOND YOUNG
Chairman
Site last updated: 3 July 2009
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IMPROVING IMPLEMENTATION
Speaking to MSPs, researchers and officials at a law reform reception hosted by Dr Ian McKee MSP and held at the Scottish Parliament on 3 June, the Scottish Law Commission Chairman, Lord Drummond Young, welcomed moves to look at ways of increasing the implementation rate of Commission recommendations.
5 June 2009
CONSUMER REMEDIES
Responses to the Law Commissions' joint consultation on consumer remedies for faulty goods show widespread support for the right to obtain a refund. A summary of the responses is published today. See also the overview and 
news release.
13 May 2009
DAMAGES FOR WRONGFUL DEATH
On 29 April Bill Butler, MSP lodged a proposal for a Members' Bill to implement the Commission's draft Bill, annexed to the Report on Damages for Wrongful Death (Scot Law Com No 213). The outcome of the proposal is not yet known.
Details about the Bill can be found on the Scottish Parliament website.
6 May 2009
REFORMING INSURANCE CONTRACT LAW
An Issues Paper on Micro-Businesses is now available. We are seeking comments by 17 July 2009. Please see the insurance page for more information.
16 April 2009
SUCCESSION REPORT
The Commission today publishes its Report on Succession (Scot Law Com no 215). Click to view the Report and associated news release.
15 April 2009
