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Simple procedure special claims delayed by six months

13th September 2017 | civil litigation
Autumn 2018 now earliest likely commencement

Party can appeal failure to impose contempt penalty, judges rule

18th August 2017 | civil litigation
"Continuing locus" to bring matter to attention of appeal court

Judges welcome Civil Litigation Costs Bill, subject to comments

17th August 2017 | civil litigation
Response focuses on auditor's remuneration and group proceedings

Civil Litigation Bill may fall short of aims, Faculty warns

16th August 2017 | civil litigation
Evidence submission calls for regulation of claims management companies

Neuberger appeals for more post-Brexit guidance for judges

8th August 2017 | civil litigation , europe
Parliament must be "very clear" over status of future CJEU decisions

Rules Rewrite Project moves into new phase

4th August 2017 | civil litigation
Four work streams to consider aspects of core rules

IBA consults on planned guidance for legal aid systems

27th July 2017 | civil litigation
Aim to produce reform aids and good practice for government

Differences emerge in responses on protective expenses orders

24th July 2017 | civil litigation , planning/environment
SCJC publishes results of consultation on revised rules

Wearing photo ID will speed Glasgow Sheriff Court access, lawyers advised

19th July 2017 | civil litigation , criminal law , professional regulation
Regular users must now wear visible ID at all times

Family action case management coming to Court of Session

14th July 2017 | civil litigation , family-child law
New rules to apply from 18 September

Prescription reform report seeks to make the law fairer

14th July 2017 | civil litigation
Knowledge test refined for latent damage claims

Lord President holds out against declaring of judicial interests

30th June 2017 | civil litigation , government-administration
Register would deter applicants and spur the aggrieved, Carloway tells MSPs

Supreme Court annual report highlights effect of Brexit appeal

30th June 2017 | civil litigation
"Truly exceptional" case "underlined court's place in the constitution"

Civil procedure changes to be set out at public events

27th June 2017 | civil litigation
Summer series to be held by Scottish Civil Justice Council

Child abuse time bar bill passes final stage

23rd June 2017 | civil litigation , reparation
All-party approval for measure removing three year limitation

SCJC publishes 2016-17 annual report

19th June 2017 | civil litigation
Report now combined with programme for current year

Faculty backs written applications for protective expenses orders

19th June 2017 | civil litigation
Aim of proposed rules would be enhanced, response states

Report calls for recording of child witness evidence

16th June 2017 | civil litigation , criminal law
Courts & Tribunals Service takes forward Evidence & Procedure Review

Justice Committee calls for evidence on Civil Litigation Bill

16th June 2017 | civil litigation
MSPs seek views on bill covering costs of going to court

New fatal accidents inquiry law in force this week

13th June 2017 | civil litigation
2016 Act will allow inquiries into deaths abroad and of military personnel

Supreme Court adds to social media mix as Edinburgh hearings open

12th June 2017 | civil litigation , information technology
Instagram presence adds to Twitter, YouTube and website access

Urgent investment needed to save legal aid: Society

5th June 2017 | civil litigation , criminal law , law society of scotland
Review submission also seeks simpler rules and better use of IT

Bill introduced to take forward Taylor report proposals

2nd June 2017 | civil litigation
Civil litigation expenses rules set for overhaul

"Race to the bottom" warning by Faculty over legal aid

31st May 2017 | civil litigation , criminal law
Review submission warns of risk to proper representation
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