Scottish Law Commission
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The Scottish Law Commission is an independent body set up by the Parliament of the United Kingdom in 1965 to keep the law of Scotland under review and recommend necessary reforms to improve, simplify and update Scots law. It plays a leading role in developing the law for the people of Scotland so that it is just, principled, responsive and easy to understand. It was established by the Law Commissions Act 1965 at the same time as the Law Commission in England and Wales.
The Commission consists of 5 Commissioners appointed by the Scottish Ministers. One of the Commissioners is the Chairman who by convention is a Court of Session judge. The other Commissioners are drawn from those holding judicial office, advocates, solicitors or university law teachers. Commissioners are appointed for a maximum term of 5 years with the possibility of re-appointment. The current commissioners, as of May 2006, are:
The Hon. Lord Eassie (Chairman)
Professor Gerry Maher QC
Professor Joseph Thomson
Mr Colin Tyre QC
Professor George Gretton WS
The Commissioners are supported by the Chief Executive of the Commission, Mr Michael Lugton, and by both legal and non-legal staff. All permanent staff are seconded from the Scottish Executive.
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