Scottish Law Commission

Today marks the end of our #60Billsfor60Years campaign! Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate our 60th anniversary and reflect on 60 Bills derived from our reports that have contributed to significant legislative reform.

What do you think the next 60 years will bring?

#60Billsfor60Years

Today's bill was a landmark in Scots family law, codifying parents responsibilities and rights and embedding the welfare principle in statute.

Report:scotlawcom.gov.uk/files/5912/801…

#60Billsfor60Years

Today's Bill was an advisory and reform-oriented document that informed how UCTA* would eventually operate in Scotland and anticipated future consolidation of unfair terms law.

Read the report: scotlawcom.gov.uk/files/7317/653…

*the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977

#60Billsfor60Years

Today’s Bill established a more efficient procedure for third-party claimants seeking to recover compensation from insurers.

Report: scotlawcom.gov.uk/files/9512/798…

#60Billsfor60Years

Today's bill was the first step in abolishing illegitimacy in Scotland.

Report: scotlawcom.gov.uk/files/6212/801…