Our approach to diversity and inclusion

…perspectives. In turn, this strengthens our performance and impact as an organisation. Therefore, we are committed to being a non-discriminatory employer. We provide equal opportunities for employment and advancement in…

Bringing the statute book up to date

…and Lord Pentland, Chairman of the Scottish Law Commission, said: “The Law Commissions of England and Wales, and of Scotland, are committed to cleaning up and modernising our legislation. The…

Project: Common European Sales Law

Project status: Complete

…of national contract laws inhibits trade within the internal market. On 11 October 2011, the European Commission published a proposal for a common European sales law which contracting parties could…

Criminal Cases Review Commission

Reporting on its inquiry into the Criminal Cases Review Commission, the House of Commons Justice Select Committee has recommended that the Law Commission review the Court of Appeal’s grounds for…

Project: Conspiracy and Attempts

Project status: Complete

This project reviewed the law governing the criminal liability of those who agree, or attempt, to commit offences. The project We published our report “Conspiracy and Attempts”, including a draft…

Project: Consumer Remedies for Faulty Goods

Project status: Complete

The Consumer Rights Act 2015 forms part of a package of measures to clarify consumer law. These measures draw on three joint reports by the Law Commission and Scottish Law…