NEWS
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First jury trial since lockdown
Jul 22, 2020
The first jury trial in Scotland since lockdown ran smoothly this week making use of digital technology to support a remote jury.
New Preliminary Hearings Bench Book published
Jul 22, 2020
Today marks the publication of a new Preliminary Hearings Bench Book.
The end of an era for Inverness castle
Jul 21, 2020
GH&I Sheriff Principal Derek Pyle handed over the keys of Inverness castle yesterday, closing the door on more than 180 years as the sheriff courthouse for Inverness.
High Court trials to restart in new format
Jul 17, 2020
High Court trials will restart on 20 July in Edinburgh and 21 July in Glasgow in new formats designed to ensure a safe and secure process for all involved.
Jury trials working group
Jul 14, 2020
The Lord Justice General has established a short-term working group to consider the practicalities of recommencing trials by jury as and when public health guidelines permit such a move.
Lord Braid installed as new judge
Jun 23, 2020
Peter Braid was today, 23 June 2020, installed as a senator of the College of Justice at a ceremony held in Parliament House, Edinburgh, where social distancing was observed.
The Future of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals
Jun 19, 2020
The Lord President, Lord Carloway, today issued a statement on the impact of the Coronavirus situation upon Scotland's courts and tribunals.
First steps in re-starting jury trials
May 26, 2020
The Lord Justice Clerk set out the first steps to restart jury trials in Scotland.
Public access to High Court appeal cases
May 12, 2020
Virtual cases calling in the High Court of Appeal can now be accessed by the public.
Public access - Court of Session Inner House appeals
Apr 24, 2020
Following the hearing of several cases by remote link this week, interested members of the public may now dial-in to listen to Court of Session Inner House appeals.
First virtual court hearing in Scotland
Apr 21, 2020
The first virtual court hearing in Scotland in response to the coronavirus situation was successfully held today.
New SSDG Sheriff Principal
Apr 20, 2020
Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar officially took her oath of office today before the Lord President, Lord Carloway.
Appointment of salaried employment judges
Apr 8, 2020
Four new salaried employment judges have been appointed to the panel of judges of Employment Tribunals (Scotland).
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Lord Weir installed as new judge
Apr 8, 2020
Robert Weir QC was today installed as a senator of the College of Justice at a ceremony held in Parliament House, Edinburgh, where social distancing was observed.