Petitioning the Nobile Officium: What, When, How?

1 hour verifiable CPD

The nobile officium is the extraordinary equitable jurisdiction of the Court of Session (or, in the criminal context, the High Court of Justiciary). While it may seem like a foreign concept with limited use, it can be successfully invoked under a wide array of circumstances.

This webinar concentrates on petitioning the nobile officium of the Court of Session, and hopes to demystify the concept for litigators. We will consider the circumstances where petitioning the nobile officium may be helpful to your client, the procedural ins-and-outs, as well as best practice guidance.

Learning outcomes:

• Develop your understanding of the nobile officium

• Gain confidence in petitioning the nobile officium, where appropriate

• Develop your requisite advocacy skills to petition the nobile officium with success