The Society of Writers to His Majesty's Signet

Constitutional objectives

Education and professionalism 8.1 To promote the advancement and dissemination of knowledge and education in law, theoretical and practical, for public benefit both within and beyond the legal profession, and in particular to provide public forums for discussion of and information exchange on the law and legal practice. 8.2 To promote best practice in the administration of law for the public benefit in Scotland and elsewhere, in particular by the provision of library and research services to facilitate access by the public to proficient and independent legal advice and by the maintenance in the public interest of high standards of expertise and professional conduct among persons admitted to the Society. Heritage 8.3 To advance the arts, heritage and culture by the preservation, repair, maintenance, conservation, renewal, improvement, promotion and facilitation of public access to the heritage and heritage assets comprised in the Signet Library and its heritable and moveable contents, including without limitation interior structures and bookcases, books, maps, historic records, manuscripts, muniments and papers, paintings, prints and pictures, sculptures, silverware, objets d’art, furniture and furnishings. Civic engagement 8.4 To promote equality and diversity in society, and to advance citizenship and community development, including promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and the efficiency or effectiveness of charities.