LEGAL ASSISTANT RECRUITMENT
Applications for legal assistant posts in 2010 are invited. Summer work placements are also offered. See the Working with us page for details.
2 February 2010
CRIMINAL EVIDENCE
We have begun work on the use of evidence of bad character, previous convictions, similar fact evidence and the Moorov doctrine in criminal proceedings. See the current project page for details.
12 January 2010
TRUSTS: ACCUMULATION OF INCOME AND SUCCESSIVE LIFERENTS
The latest discussion paper in our review of trust law examines the rules governing the accumulation of income and the lifetime of private trusts (DP 142). See the project page and the news release for more details. Comments are requested by 9 April.
Accumulation of Income and Lifetime of Private Trusts
news release
7 January 2010
NEW INSURANCE LAWS NEEDED TO PROTECT CONSUMERS
Our new report, jointly with the Law Commission, aims to clarify the law for consumers on disclosing information when taking out an insurance policy. For a summary see the news release and the press outline. The current project page gives further background.
Report on Consumer Insurance Law
News release
Press outline
15 December 2009
CLARIFICATION OF RULE AGAINST MULTIPLE TRIALS
We recommend that the rule against multiple trials for the same offence should be clarified in legislation.
Report on Double Jeopardy
News release
2 December 2009
NEW LEGAL STATUS FOR CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Our Report on Unincorporated Associations (Scot Law Com No 217) recommends a new legal status for non-profit clubs and associations in order to clarify the law and protect their members. See the news release and the project page for a summary of the details.
26 November 2009
KEEP THE RIGHT TO REJECT, SAY COMMISSIONS
In our joint report with the Law Commission on Consumer Remedies for Faulty Goods we recommend retaining the right to a refund. For details see the current projects page and the news release. The Scottish Government have given their initial response.
4 November 2009
