Law Society of Scotland president welcomes PM’s commitment to working with EU on cross-border issues

The president of the Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the Prime Minister’s plans to continue to work with the EU on cross-border crime and law enforcement issues.

Following Theresa May’s speech, Eilidh Wiseman (pictured) said her statement provided “some welcome detail on a number of issues which the country will need to consider as Article 50 is triggered”.

She added: “It is crucial that the UK government continues to engage with the devolved administrations and civic society to ensure their and our interests and priorities are seriously considered.

“We are grateful to the Secretary of State for Scotland who has met with us and our member law firms, listening to our concerns and those of businesses more generally. We are keen to maintain that engagement with both the UK and Scottish governments over the coming months.”

Ms Wiseman also said the UK must ensure there is “close collaboration in freedom, security and justice measures” with the EU, adding: “That is why we strongly welcome the Prime Minister’s intention to continue to work with the EU on cross-border crime and law enforcement issues.

“There also needs to be an agreed path for recognising and enforcing citizens’ rights including the rights of parties with pending cases before the Court of Justice of the EU.”