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For a full record of news releases published since 2000, see the News Releases page.


25 February 2015 - Legal Writings (Counterparts and Delivery) (Scotland) Bill passes Stage 3

The Scottish Law Commission is delighted to report that the Scottish Parliament has approved the Legal Writings (Counterparts and Delivery) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 3 Read more...


12 February 2015 - Insurance Bill becomes law

Insurance Bill receives Royal Assent today. Read more...


6 February 2015 - Scottish Law Commission launches Ninth Programme of Law Reform

The Scottish Law Commission has today published its Ninth Programme of Law Reform. Read more...


5 February 2015 - Annual Report 2014

Our Annual Report 2014 is published today. Read more...


2 February 2015 - Electronic Communications Code: Update

Further to our News Item of 15 January 2015, the UK Government has now withdrawn the amendments to the Infrastructure Bill in order to consult on the text of the new code. Read more...


31 January 2015 - 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...