30 April 2012 | Appointment to a Panel of Standing Junior Counsel to the Advocate General for Scotland
Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC invites applications from interested junior Counsel for appointment to a panel of Standing Junior Counsel to the Advocate General for Scotland.
17 April 2012 | UK Government moves to close legal loophole on prosecution of partnerships in Scotland
Tightening the law on the criminal liability of partnerships and reforming the law on unincorporated associations will be the dual focus of a UK Government consultation launched today (Tuesday 17 April).
04 April 2012 | Consultation response shows strong support for a single question referendum sooner rather than later
The UK Government's referendum consultation has produced overwhelming support for the Scottish people being asked a single, clear question on whether Scotland should become independent. The full press release and document can be read here.
20 Jan 2012 | Scotland's Constitutional Future - Speech by the Advocate General for Scotland
Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC, the Advocate General for Scotland, today outlined in a speech at Glasgow University why the Scottish Parliament cannot legislate for a referendum on independence at present. Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC also set out how a legal, fair and decisive referendum can be achieved if the Scottish Government works with the UK Government.