Scottish charity law review published

Howard Lake | 8 May 2001 | News

The Scottish charity law review commission publishes its report today. As well as expanding and updating the definition of a Scottish charity, the report is also expected to recommend the creation of a Scottish charity commission.

The Scottish charity law review commission publishes its report today. As well as expanding and updating the definition of a Scottish charity, the report is also expected to recommend the creation of a Scottish charity commission.

The review could trigger positive changes outside Scotland: the commission’s two areas of focus, maintaining public confidence in charities and improving the accountability of the sector, are of equal relevance in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Read Status quo challenged by Alison Benjamin at SocietyGuardian, and read the full report from the Scottish Charity Law Review.

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