News In Focus
8 February 2010
"JUSTICE" group could be formed for Scotland
A body to mirror for Scotland the work of the campaigning JUSTICE law reform body in England & Wales could be set up following a meeting later this month.
Roger Smith, secretary of London-based JUSTICE, is to give a talk in Edinburgh on Wednesday 24 February on how an organisation such as his may be set up.
Those behind the Scottish initiative, named JUSTICIA, are encouraged by the level of interest shown in the venture, to set up an all-party grouping of legal and lay persons, covering the entire range of civil and criminal law. The stated objective is "to create a body of informed, educated and reliable opinion-makers, with first-hand experience of the legal system in action, to propose any changes that they see are necessary".
Chaired by human rights lawyer John Scott, the initial meeting will take place at 6pm on 24 February in the lounge of the Society of Solicitors to the Supreme Courts, Parliament House.
Roger Smith will speak for some 20 minutes, after which the meeting will be open to the floor.
All are welcome to attend, but for security reasons individuals should give notice by 20 February to peter.hill@raybrook.co.uk in order to be placed on the guest list.