SCS News

• News from the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG)

  Mar 26, 2013
  Substitute Attorneys - update from the Public Guardian.
  
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• Fines FAQ's answered

  Mar 22, 2013
  There is now a new frequently asked questions page available.
  
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• Court of Criminal Appeal to sit in Glasgow

  Mar 18, 2013
  This is the first time ever that the appeal court under the chairmanship of the Lord Justice General has held a sitting outside of Edinburgh.
  
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• Scottish Civil Justice Council - Statement of Appointment Practice Published

  Mar 12, 2013
  The Scottish Civil Justice Council and Criminal Legal Assistance Bill having received Royal Assent on 5 March, The Lord President today published a Statement of Appointment Practice setting out the process which will be followed when making appointments to Scottish Civil Justice Council.
  
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• First car clamped in Glasgow for non-payment of ASBO fine

  Mar 08, 2013
  The SCS has a range of enforcement powers in place to collect outstanding fines which, as well as clamping cars, includes arresting wages, deducting benefits and freezing bank accounts.
  
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