Scottish Law Commission Email Format
Legislative OfficesScotland, United Kingdom11-50 Employees
The Scottish Law Commission is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament in 1965 to advise on law reform for Scotland, alongside the Law Commission for England and Wales. It operates within the Legislative Offices sector, employs about 11–50 people, and is based at 11 Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The Commission comprises four Commissioners, including a Chair; historically the chair has been a Court of Session judge, with Lady Paton serving in the role until retiring on 31 December 2025. It reports to both the Scottish and the UK governments, and its recommendations are grounded in research on current law, comparative solutions, and public consultation. The Commission publishes reports and discussion papers on a range of legal topics, including surrogacy and family law, cohabitation, tenement law, and damages for personal injury.