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Law Society Scotland
@Lawscot
The Law Society of Scotland is the professional body for over 13,000 Scottish solicitors.
Scotland, United Kingdom
lawscot.org.uk
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    Law Society Scotland
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    Nov 1, 2021
    1/2: We are deeply concerned by news from over the weekend of a solicitor being removed from a court building by police whilst giving advice to a client. A key principle of our legal system is the right of a citizen to get independent legal advice without police interference...
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    Law Society Scotland
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    Aug 27, 2020
    Our President @amanda_millar has condemned a Home Office video which refers to immigration lawyers advising migrants as 'activist lawyers' and called for it to be withdrawn.
    Law Society of Scotland condemns Home Office video
    From lawscot.org.uk
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    Law Society Scotland
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    Feb 25, 2021
    Our President, @amanda_millar has called on people with a public platform to "reflect carefully on the language they use, and respect the rule of law and the role of the legal profession." lawscot.org.uk/news-and-event…
    Text and image. Image of Amanda Millar wearing black shirt and brown blazer looking at camera with serious face. Text says The principle of an independent legal system and respect for the rule of law are pillars of our democracy of which Scots can be rightly proud. While emotions can run high, it is important that in the heat of debate this fundamental aspect of our society continues to be respected and held dear. Every person with a public platform, whether in our parliament or elsewhere, should reflect carefully on the language they use, and respect the rule of law and the role of the legal profession. Amanda Millar, President on maintaining respect for the rule of law in public debate.
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    Law Society Scotland
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    Nov 1, 2021
    Replying to @Lawscot
    2/2: ...Any action which undermines this right is unacceptable. We have written to both Police Scotland and the Scottish Courts Service, asking for an explanation.
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    Law Society Scotland
    @Lawscot
    Jun 24, 2019
    “Decisions about Scotland are best taken by the people that live here.” @NicolaSturgeon #20Devo
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    Law Society Scotland
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    Oct 6, 2020
    Our President, @amanda_millar has spoken up on behalf of the profession and condemned references to "lefty lawyers" @GOVUK. Read our full statement. ⏬ lawscot.org.uk//lawsocietycon…
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    Law Society Scotland
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    Apr 26, 2023
    The right to a fair trial is a cornerstone of the Scottish criminal Justice system. @scotgov 's Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform Bill must not undermine this fundamental right. ⚖️ Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3NffpM1
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    Law Society Scotland
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    Oct 20, 2022
    Great to see Darren McGarvey @lokiscottishrap support our campaign to improve access to legal aid in today’s @Daily_Record Find out more ➡️bit.ly/3Dedcek #AccessToLegalAid
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    Law Society Scotland
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    Apr 26, 2024
    The Law Society is to withdraw from discussions on creating a review mechanism for legal aid fees, saying it has ‘lost confidence’ in the @scotgov project due to a lack of progress. Read our statement ➡️bit.ly/44jVvWE
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    Law Society Scotland
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    Mar 25, 2019
    Here are the 232 amazing #womeninlaw that took part in the #100faces100years photoshoot in Edinburgh on #IWD19 as part of the @first100years project - what a fabulous sight! bit.ly/2YjsesR
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    Law Society Scotland
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    Jun 12, 2020
    For our #OneProfessionManyJourneys role model campaign, @Ryan_McCuaig, a Trainee Solicitor @Thorntons_Law and Chair of the board of @WhoCaresScot, shares how his experiences growing up in some of the UK's most deprived areas led him to a career in law 👉bit.ly/3hhXzWB👈
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    Law Society Scotland
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    May 19, 2023
    🎉 Huge congratulations to @disputelawyer, Sheila Webster, @Lawscot's 54th President! Sheila has pledged to fight to retain the independence of the legal profession, describing this as a critical time for the profession and the rule of law in Scotland ▶️ bit.ly/42QPSOo
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    Law Society Scotland
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    May 31, 2019
    Big congratulations to John Mulholland who takes up the reins as @Lawscot President in our 70th year! #platinum #LeadingLegalExcellence lawscot.org.uk/news-and-event…
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    Law Society Scotland
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    Mar 30, 2020
    Replying to @AamerAnwar
    Thanks for tagging us to bring this to our attention. The behaviour described is absolutely not what we would expect from a Scottish solicitor and I’ve asked a colleague to contact @MrJohnNicolson to follow up.