Legal news
- in the category: civil litigation
Budget figures show continuing legal aid freeze
Projected spending unchanged from previous two years
South Strathclyde approves digital recording of civil proofs
Practice note removes need to seek court approval
Court user satisfaction remains high, latest survey finds
Professional and public users report good experience
Scotland proper forum for St Andrews gowns trade mark dispute
Court repels pleas to jurisdiction and forum non conveniens
Lectures mark Supreme Court's first 10 years
Four speeches reflect the four UK nations
Outer House judges relieved of wigs and robes for most sittings
Practice note removes requirement except when hearing evidence
Intimating minute of amendment stops limitation running: appeal sheriffs
Lodging not essential, as fair notice the key
Appeal sheriffs issue guidance for child contact case procedure
Sheriff wrong to adjourn proof for child welfare hearing
Court refuses article 50 signature order against Prime Minister
Judge satisfied with assurances of compliance with EU Withdrawal Act
Society concerned at further fall in legal aid spending (1)
Drop "does not correlate with drop in need" – President
Legal aid bill down again in 2018-19
Fall in summary criminal work is biggest factor
IBA report flags legal expenses insurance as access to justice remedy
Paper analyses Scotland among other jurisdictions