NEWS
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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.