Legal news
- in the category: civil litigation
Rape complainer denied late challenge to no-jury refusal
Judge rejects plea for equitable extension of time for judicial review
Survey opens on keeping Civil Online mandatory
Civil Justice Council reviewing whether to keep rule beyond September
Court conference will review post-COVID civil business
Lord President requests event to provide forum for discussion
COVID court restrictions are extended
Safety measures will be in place through March
Legal Aid Resilience Fund opens to applications
Support available to practices with at least 20% of income from legal aid
Party cannot choose to vary motion timetable: sheriff
Closing for Christmas break no excuse for lateness
Tayside extends child welfare hearing webex pilot
All courts to attempt remote hearings during spring
Hearing could place 17 year old in secure accommodation
Court holds judicial review proceedings incompetent, and unfounded in law
Legal aid package must be met in full: Society
Talks continue to ensure promised additional funding paid in full
Courts open, but COVID rules must be observed: Carloway
Lord President issues video reminder not to let observance slip
Amended court rules cover post-Brexit transition issues
New rules concern choice of court, insolvency proceedings and other matters
Fee increase reflected in rise in legal aid spending
SLAB annual report shows total cost up from £123.7m to £130.8m