SCTS News

His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of the First Minister, has appointed Lady Elish Angiolini, L.T., as the new Lord Clerk Register of Scotland, the first woman to be appointed to the role.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service quarterly statistical bulletin is published today providing quarterly Official Statistics on criminal case activity in Scotland. This bulletin covers the period 2022/23.

The Transport Appeals jurisdiction of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland General Regulatory Chamber will hear appeals on penalty notices relating to the new Low Emission Zones regulations from 1 June 2023.

SCTS is looking to appoint three new Committee members to their states, Health and Safety, Fire and Security Committee (Estates Committee).

Some Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service buildings will be closed for the Spring Bank holiday on Monday 29 May. Arrangements have been made for sheriffdoms to hold custody courts on Monday 29 May.