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Motion · S6M-17249 · 21 Apr 2025

60th Anniversary of the Scottish Law Commission

Lodged by Stuart McMillan (Scottish National Party) Members' Business Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates all of the commissioners and staff of the Scottish Law Commission, past and present, on its 60th anniversary; notes that the Commission was established under the Law Commissions Act 1965, and that the Commission is Scotland’s law reform body tasked with recommending reforms to simplify, modernise and improve Scots law; considers that outdated or complex laws can be inefficient, and do not serve the interests of the public or justice well; recognises that the Commission provides independent advice to the Scottish Government, often examining entire areas of law and making recommendations; notes that the Commission's work has led to a number of bills in the Scottish Parliament, including reforms abolishing feudal tenure and protecting adults incapable of managing their affairs; values the contribution of the Commission over the last 60 years, and notes that, since 2013, part of the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee’s remit has been to scrutinise certain Scottish Law Commission Bills that comply with the Scottish Parliament's Standing Orders Rule 9.17A and the associated criteria determined by the Presiding Officer, with the Committee leading on four such bills so far in Session 6.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.