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


2 September 2015 - Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2015-16: Commission Bills

The Scottish Law Commission welcomes the First Minister's announcement of the Programme for Government 2015-16 Read more...


26 August 2015 - The First Minister visits the Scottish Law Commission

Historic visit by the First Minister during the Commission's 50th anniversary year. Read more...


7 July 2015 - Prescription and Title to Moveable Property (Scotland) Bill

The Scottish Government consultation on the SLC Report on Prescription and Title to Moveable Property opened on 1 July. Read more...


19 June 2015 - Succession (Scotland) Bill introduced

On Tuesday 16 June 2015 the Scottish Government introduced the Succession (Scotland) Bill into the Scottish Parliament. Read more...


15 June 2015 - The Commission's 50th anniversary

The Cabinet Secretary for Justice visited the Scottish Law Commission today, on its 50th anniversary. Read more...


12 June 2015 - Coming into force of Counterpart Execution legislation

On 1 July 2015 the Legal Writings (Counterparts and Delivery) (Scotland) Act 2015 will come fully into force. Read more...