News and Responses

Counsel appointed summary sheriff

The Faculty’s Paul Brown is among six appointments as summary sheriffs, announced by the Judicial Office for Scotland.

Reform on periodical payments orders welcomed as ‘long overdue’

Proposed legislation to give Scottish courts the power to order damages awards to be paid periodically has been hailed by the Faculty as a “long overdue reform”.

Damages (Investment Returns and Periodical Payments) (Scotland) Bill

Counsel to give Brexit briefings in Shetland

The Faculty’s Mark Lazarowicz is Shetland-bound, to take part in two briefings on the implications of Brexit for EU citizens.

Consultation on the Case Management of Family and Civil Partnership Actions in the Sheriff Court

General support from Faculty for family case management scheme

Proposals for greater case management of family actions in the sheriff court have been generally endorsed by the Faculty.

Civil justice statistics published

New figures reveal that 73,640 civil cases were initiated in Scotland in 2016-17 – the lowest since current statistics began in 2008-09.

Improvements suggested to opt-out organ donation Bill

Improvements to plans for an opt-out organ donation system have been suggested by the Faculty to MSPs.

Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Scotland) Bill

Land law change is needed, but it won’t be easy, says Faculty

A strongly-criticised element of Scottish land law should be replaced, but it will be a very difficult task, the Faculty has suggested.