Legal Aid - LSS Online Forums

Message received from the Law Society of Scotland (Member Engagement) -

"You will likely already be aware that the Scottish Government’s legal aid consultation is currently underway and its importance for the future of legal aid in Scotland, including ensuring access to justice and to practitioners working across Scotland in local communities.

"The Law Society of Scotland published the following article, including a link to the consultation, in July: Legal Aid Bill consultation an important step in addressing access to justice crisis.

"... details of two online Law Society of Scotland forums taking place later this month:

• Monday 21 September @3.30pm – Legal aid reform: Scottish Government’s vision for change. This session will provide an opportunity to hear directly from the Minister, Kirsten Oswald, on the Scottish Government’s proposals and the consultation currently underway. Further information and registration details are available here: Legal aid reform – Scottish Government’s vision for change.

• Monday 28 September @4pm – Legal aid reform: your voice matters. This session will provide an opportunity for members to share their views with the Society’s Legal Aid Committee and help shape the Society’s response to the consultation. Further information and registration details are available here: Legal aid reform – your voice matters.

"For anyone unable to attend these events but who would like to contribute to the discussion around the legal aid consultation, please contact us with your questions and input on the reform process at legalaid@lawscot.org.uk."