Court of Session - Update 22.06.2020
High Court
PI Court Proofs - guidance on the conduct of virtual hearings 09.07.2020 All Scotland PI Court guidance 15.05.2020 Further All Scotland PI Court guidance 19.6.2020 Personal Injury Court Opposed Motions: guidance note for practitioners 05.06.2020 PI Court Proofs – Guidance on proofs by video conference FURTHER GUIDANCE IN RESPECT OF FORTHCOMING PROOF DIETS IN THE ALL SCOTLAND SHERIFF PERSONAL INJURY COURT 31 AUGUST 2020
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Criminal
Please note that the Bail Appeal Court guidance has been updated Sheriff Appeal Court - virtual bail appeal court guidance 5 August 2020
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
Updated Guidance on Compliance with Court Orders Relating to Parental Responsibilities and Rights 16.07.20 Guidance for SCTS Court and Tribunal Users during Coronavirus 24.08.20
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 below. 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 about Simple Procedure
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