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For a full record of news releases published since 2000, see the News Releases page.
17 March 2016 - Defamation law: time for change?
The Scottish Law Commission publishes a discussion paper on defamation law. Read more...
10 March 2016 - David Johnston QC, Commissioner: Fellow of the RSE
The Scottish Law Commission is delighted at the election of Commissioner David Johnston QC as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Read more...
22 February 2016 - Time-limits for raising claims in court
The Scottish Law Commission publishes a Discussion Paper on Prescription. Read more...
4 February 2016 - A single legal framework for UK elections
The Scottish Law Commission publishes a joint interim report on electoral law. Read more...
29 January 2016 - Legal Assistant posts at the Commission
We are currently seeking a small number of law graduates for fixed-term appointments of one year, to work as legal assistants on our law reform projects. Read more...