News / 1999

A new article on the opening of an extension to the ASPC is now avaliable to members.

The new Convener is Mr. Andrew Anderson of Kilmarnock and the Vice-convener, Mr. Kenneth Swinton of Dundee. The committee is concentrating its efforts on examining the Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Bill, the most major revision of land tenure of our time and therefore worthy of careful study.

The convener attended a meeting of the Research Advisory Group monitoring the PDSO pilot scheme and the Society will continue to be involved in on-going consultation.

The main pre-occupation of the committee is how to recruit new members. If the Society is to grow and provide the service to its members which it would like to deliver, it is essential that membership levels are kept at a good level.

JOB VACANCY-ASSISTANT SOLICITOR
A vacancy has arisen in the office of the North Ayrshire Law Centre

Merry Christmas and a very happy New year to all our members!
Council meets next on 17th February 2000.

An Italian judge has referred a case to the Court of Justice of the European Communities for a ruling on whether a Ministerial Decree fixing binding tariffs for legal fees is contrary to the EU competition rules.

Viewpoint Housing Association, which specialises in the housing and care of older people is seeking to recruit new members to its Committee of Management. Membership would initially be for three years.

A legal update for September is now available, this contains information on the Scottish Legislative Programme, Part-Time Workers and Pension Rights and the proposed closure of Sheriff Courts in Duns and Peebles.

The new Scottish Ministers have laid before Parliament their proposals For Legislation (ISBN O 10 888001 8) In a foreword to the White Paper, the Deputy First Minister, Jim Wallace MSP, says that key parts of the overall reform agenda will be "early legislation to give community bodies the right...