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Simple procedure special claims delayed by six months
Autumn 2018 now earliest likely commencement

Party can appeal failure to impose contempt penalty, judges rule
"Continuing locus" to bring matter to attention of appeal court

Judges welcome Civil Litigation Costs Bill, subject to comments
Response focuses on auditor's remuneration and group proceedings

Civil Litigation Bill may fall short of aims, Faculty warns
Evidence submission calls for regulation of claims management companies

Neuberger appeals for more post-Brexit guidance for judges
Parliament must be "very clear" over status of future CJEU decisions

Rules Rewrite Project moves into new phase
Four work streams to consider aspects of core rules

IBA consults on planned guidance for legal aid systems
Aim to produce reform aids and good practice for government

Differences emerge in responses on protective expenses orders
SCJC publishes results of consultation on revised rules

Wearing photo ID will speed Glasgow Sheriff Court access, lawyers advised
Regular users must now wear visible ID at all times

Family action case management coming to Court of Session
New rules to apply from 18 September

Prescription reform report seeks to make the law fairer
Knowledge test refined for latent damage claims

Lord President holds out against declaring of judicial interests
Register would deter applicants and spur the aggrieved, Carloway tells MSPs

Supreme Court annual report highlights effect of Brexit appeal
"Truly exceptional" case "underlined court's place in the constitution"

Civil procedure changes to be set out at public events
Summer series to be held by Scottish Civil Justice Council

Child abuse time bar bill passes final stage
All-party approval for measure removing three year limitation

SCJC publishes 2016-17 annual report
Report now combined with programme for current year

Faculty backs written applications for protective expenses orders
Aim of proposed rules would be enhanced, response states

Report calls for recording of child witness evidence
Courts & Tribunals Service takes forward Evidence & Procedure Review

Justice Committee calls for evidence on Civil Litigation Bill
MSPs seek views on bill covering costs of going to court

New fatal accidents inquiry law in force this week
2016 Act will allow inquiries into deaths abroad and of military personnel

Supreme Court adds to social media mix as Edinburgh hearings open
Instagram presence adds to Twitter, YouTube and website access

Urgent investment needed to save legal aid: Society
Review submission also seeks simpler rules and better use of IT

Bill introduced to take forward Taylor report proposals
Civil litigation expenses rules set for overhaul

"Race to the bottom" warning by Faculty over legal aid
Review submission warns of risk to proper representation