News
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For a full record of news releases published since 2000, see the News Releases page.
14 January 2011 - Appointment of Commissioner
The Scottish Ministers invite applications for the position of Commissioner to the Scottish Law Commission. Read more...
22 December 2010 - Judicial Factors
We are reviewing the law of Judicial Factors (which is contained mainly in 19th century legislation) and have today published a Discussion Paper (DP 146) inviting views on updating the way in which this function is carried out. Read more...
21 December 2010 - Similar fact evidence and the Moorov Doctrine
We have published our Discussion Paper on Similar Fact Evidence and the Moorov Doctrine (DP 145) Read more...
9 December 2010 - Ownership of property
The Scottish Law Commission today publishes a Discussion Paper on Prescription and Title to Moveable Property (DP 144). This is about the way that the running of time affects title to things such as antiques and artwork. Read more...
1 November 2010 - Insurance contract law
We have published for consultation, jointly with the Law Commission, Issues Paper 9 - The Requirement for a Formal Marine Policy: Should Section 22 be Repealed? Read more...
21 October 2010 - Malawi link
The Scottish Law Commission has established links with the Law Commission in Malawi to facilitate co-operation and assistance between the Commissions in promoting law reform. Read more...