News
Below is an archive of Commission news. You can also register to receive updates of future news items.
For a full record of news releases published since 2000, see the News Releases page.
18 November 2014 - Green light for counterpart execution and electronic delivery of documents
The Stage 1 Report on the Legal Writings Bill was published on Friday of last week by the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee of the Scottish Parliament. Read more...
4 November 2014 - e-Bulletin Autumn 2014
Our latest e-Bulletin keeps you up to date with progress on our law reform work and general activities. Read more...
3 November 2014 - Scottish Law Commission submission to the Smith Commission
The Scottish Law Commission made a submission to the Smith Commission suggesting that the Scotland Act 1998 reservation of business associations merits a review to remove certain anomalies. Read more...
10 October 2014 - Appointment of Scottish Law Commissioners
Scottish Ministers invited applications for appointment as a Scottish Law Commissioner. There is one full-time post, and one part-time post available. Applications are now closed. Read more...
1 October 2014 - Report on Adults with Incapacity
The Scottish Law Commission publishes a Report on deprivation of liberty in the context of adults with incapacity. Read more...
1 October 2014 - New consumer rights for victims of rogue traders
Regulations which come into force today implement the Commissions' recommendations. Read more...