# Scottish charity law review published

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2001/05/08/scottish-charity-law-review-published/
- Published: 2001-05-08T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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.

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