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Essential Skills Series - Recovery of Evidence 2026 On-demand

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Location: Online
Date: On-demand
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CPD Hours: 0.75
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In Scotland, evidence can be recovered through the process of commission and diligence, which is a key procedure in litigation for the recovery of documents in litigated court processes.

Our expert speaker will deep dive into the process of commission and diligence and the many intricacies that it entails. From the initial specification of documents to the potential for a commission, this webinar will explore how to commence the process, the core principles that govern the recovery, and the implied obligation attached to recovered documents. The grounds to oppose commission and diligence as well as an analysis of the common mistakes made during the recovery of evidence will all take place to ensure you walk away feeling confident about commission and diligence procedures in Scotland.

 

 Learning outcomes: 

  • Learn the steps that take place in commission and diligence from the start to the end of the process

  • Explore the values and laws that govern every step of the process

  • Gain expert insight to the common challenges and mistakes made during 

Speakers

Jessica Motley
Chair
Jessica Motley
Legal Reseacher
Law Society of Scotland
Sian  Keddie
Speaker
Sian Keddie
Senior Solicitor
BTO

Programme

Welcome and Introduction by Chair
Jessica Motley
Jessica Motley
Legal Reseacher, Law Society of Scotland
1 Speaker
Recovery of Evidence in Litigation
Sian  Keddie
Speaker
Sian Keddie
Senior Solicitor, BTO
1 Speaker
Questions and Discussion
Jessica Motley
Speaker
Jessica Motley
Legal Reseacher, Law Society of Scotland
Sian  Keddie
Speaker
Sian Keddie
Senior Solicitor, BTO
2 Speakers
Closing remarks by Chair
Jessica Motley
Jessica Motley
Legal Reseacher, Law Society of Scotland
1 Speaker
Prices (prices exclude VAT)
Member:
£40.00
New member:
£32.00
Non-member:
£48.00
Unemployed member:
free

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