Scotland Civil Justice Council Consultations

SCJC Consultation on Modernising Signet Order for Service

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.

SCJC Consultation on Simplified Fees for Officers of Court

The Scotland Civil Justice Council (SCJC) is consulting on a simplified table of fees for officers of court. The consultation period is 12 weeks and ends on August 22.

SCJC Proposes Extending Protective Expenses Orders

The Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) has opened a 12-week public consultation on proposals to extend the availability of Protective Expenses Orders (PEOs). PEOs are designed to allow individuals with limited financial means to access justice by covering their legal expenses in certain court cases.

SCJC Call for Evidence: Modes of Attendance Rules

The Scotland Civil Justice Council (SCJC) has issued a call for evidence regarding its rules on modes of attendance for court hearings. The consultation seeks feedback on the clarity of existing rules for in-person, virtual, and hybrid hearings, the process for requesting changes, and the impact of virtual hearings on access to and open justice.

SCJC Group Procedure Call for Evidence

The Scotland Civil Justice Council (SCJC) has issued a call for evidence regarding group procedure. This consultation seeks input from stakeholders on the current procedures and potential improvements. The deadline for submitting evidence was March 31, 2023.