SCTS News

Following the increase of the UK Terror Threat to “Critical” please be advised that courts, tribunals and services are operating normally. You may encounter additional security arrangements in certain buildings and we would ask that you leave enough time if you are attending. Your assistance is appreciated.

Minister for Legal Affairs Annabelle Ewing has appointed Mrs Anne Scott to head the First-tier Tribunal Tax Chamber.

The first civil jury trial in the Sheriff Court since their re-introduction has taken place in the All-Scotland Personal Injury Court.

The Scottish Civil Justice Council is undertaking a comprehensive project to reshape Scotland’s civil procedure rules and is asking the public to help inform its review.

The Standards of Service for Victims and Witnesses Annual Report 2016-17 has been published today providing an update on how criminal justice agencies are performing on the standards.