Court of Session - Update 01.06.2020
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Protocol on Social Distancing and Hygiene Guidance on Compliance with Family Court Orders 27.03.2020
Criminal New -Guidance for Practitioners appearing in the Bail Appeal Court Guidance for High Court and Sheriff Appeal Court Practitioners
Civil Guidance for Sheriff Appeal Court Civil Practitioners
All Scotland PI Court Guidance 15.05.2020 Personal Injury Court Opposed Motions: Guidance Note for Practitioners 05.06.2020
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The SCTS has led significant work over the past few years to develop proposals for improving the experience of Children and Vulnerable Witnesses in criminal trials, and for transforming Summary Criminal Court Procedure. Details of this work, which started with the Evidence and Procedure Review in 2015, can be found through the following link: Read the Evidence and Procedure Review
Simple Procedure replaces the current small claims procedure and part of the summary cause procedure. It is a court process designed to provide a speedy, inexpensive and informal way to resolve disputes where the monetary value does not exceed £5,000. Read more on Simple Procedure
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