In 2018 the SLC published a report, two discussion papers and a joint consultation paper. It also embarked on the Tenth Programme of law reform. The new programme includes a wide range of work: on family law; on the law of homicide; on surrogacy; on self-driving vehicles; on securities over land; on the law of leases; and on damages for personal injury. 

Chair of the commission, Lady Paton, who took up the post last month, said: “It is an honour and a privilege to have been appointed chair of the Scottish Law commission, Scotland’s independent law reform agency.

“The commission has a long history of developing practical recommendations for the reform of Scots law to ensure that it keeps pace with the needs of modern society.

“I look forward to continuing that tradition by leading the commission through its Tenth Programme of law reform with a focus on ensuring that the law is kept up to date and in tune with today’s values and beliefs.”

In 2018 the commission embarked on its Tenth Programme of law reform. The new programme includes a wide range of work: on family law; on the law of homicide; on surrogacy; on self-driving vehicles; on securities over land; on the law of leases; and on damages for personal injury. Further details can be found in the report.

Read the report here