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.
14 March 2013 - Scottish Law Commission publishes Annual Report 2012.
"Our latest Annual Report details progress with law reform over the past year and looks ahead to 2013". Read more.... Read more...
25 June 2012 - Reforming the duty of disclosure in business insurance, and bringing warranty law up to date
In a joint consultation opening today, we are proposing new law to make clear what businesses must tell insurers when they buy insurance. Read more...
8 September 2011 - Implementation of SLC reports
We welcome the announcement that two outstanding Commission reports are to be taken forward in Government Bills... Read more...
16 March 2011 - Interpretation of contract – news updates
We have created a news column on our contract law project page which displays new items of relevance to our project... Read more...
25 February 2011 - Annual Report 2010
In our Annual Report, published today, we outline progress on our law reform projects and give details of our publications during 2010. The report also lists the discussion papers and reports we plan to publish in 2011. Read more...
23 February 2011 - Interpretation of contract
The law’s approach to interpretation of contracts is not always clear and consistent. Our proposals would lead to a clear and up-to-date law in line with developments in other parts of the world. Read more...