Law Society of Scotland
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Law Society consultation on constitution closes

The Law Society of Scotland's consultation on its constitution which has run for 6 weeks closes today (23 July).

Jamie Millar, President of the Society said: "I am grateful to all those who have taken time to discuss with colleagues, faculties and organisations and respond, often in detail. The constitution changes have been planned since 2007. Recent events have brought the constitution into focus and feedback from the AGM in May was that change, particularly around voting procedures (including proxy votes), and bringing motions to the AGM was necessary.

"All the responses will be taken into account and the profession will be kept informed of progress through our usual channels such as the Journal and Journal Online, e-bulletins, our website and the legal press. Particular concerns about motions passed at Council and whether the changes should be held until the Legal Services (Scotland) Bill has completed stage 3 will be addressed and I am grateful to those members and organisations who raised these points. I also welcome the feedback given at meetings with some individuals and groups who took up the Society's offer to discuss the proposals, possible improvements to the draft and concerns to be addressed. "

The Society has received several responses over the last few days, bringing the total number of responses from individuals and organisations (representing many solicitors) to around 20. Responses will be published on the Society website.

ENDS 23 JULY 2010

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Please contact Angus MacLauchlan on 0131 476 8349 angusmaclauchlan@lawscot.org.uk or Louise Docherty on 0131 476 8115 louisedocherty@lawscot.org.uk