Civil justice

The Scottish Civil Justice Council initiated a review of the rules that support the operation of the Inner House and has issued a targeted consultation, which seeks feedback from the judiciary, practitioners and court officials, on proposed changes to the Inner House rules.

The SCJC consultation is available to read on its website.

Read our response 

The Singapore Convention on Mediation

  • This consultation sought views on whether the UK should sign and ratify the Singapore Convention on Mediation 2018 and ran from 2 February 2022 to 11:59pm on 1 April 2022

Consultation on the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (New York, 2018)

  • This consultation sought views on whether the UK should become party to the Singapore Convention on Mediation 2018 and implement it in UK domestic law.
  • Read our response.

The Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) has issued a consultation on the Rules Covering the Mode of Attendance at Court Hearings

The Scottish Government has issued a consultation on Part 1 of the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Act 2018.

The Ministry of Justice has issued a consultation which forms part of the review of the framework under which the personal injury discount rate is set.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has issued an updated draft practice note from the Court of Session, dealing with judicial review applications.

The Scottish Civil Justice Council has issued a consultation on the draft rules of court for fatal accident inquiries in the sheriff court. The draft rules are designed to encourage the expeditious progress of fatal accident inquiries and make the most efficient use of time spent in court.

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