SCJC Consultation on Modernising Signet Order for Service
Summary
The Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) is seeking feedback on a proposed new Order for Service to modernise the signet process. The consultation is open to the public, judiciary, legal profession, and court officers.
What changed
The Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) has launched a consultation seeking feedback on a proposed new Order for Service aimed at modernising the signet process. This initiative targets improvements in civil justice procedures within Scotland.
Members of the public, the judiciary, the legal profession, and court officers are invited to provide their input. The deadline for submitting feedback is May 21, 2025. This consultation represents an opportunity to influence the modernization of legal procedures in Scotland.
What to do next
- Review the proposed Order for Service for modernising the signet process.
- Submit feedback to the SCJC by May 21, 2025.
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Feedback on adopting this new Order for Service is sought from members of the public, ** the judiciary, the legal profession, court officials, and all those who may have an interest in the traditions involved in the signeting of documents. The consultation will be open for twelve weeks. The response deadline has been extended to 21 May 2025.
To respond please email scjc@scotcourts.gov.uk with your response, along with a completed Respondent Information Form.
1. CONSULTATION PAPER - modernising the signet 2. BRIA - modernising the signet
3. EQIA - modernising the signet
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