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Simple procedure special claims delayed by six months
Autumn 2018 now earliest likely commencement
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Party can appeal failure to impose contempt penalty, judges rule
"Continuing locus" to bring matter to attention of appeal court
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Judges welcome Civil Litigation Costs Bill, subject to comments
Response focuses on auditor's remuneration and group proceedings
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Civil Litigation Bill may fall short of aims, Faculty warns
Evidence submission calls for regulation of claims management companies
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Neuberger appeals for more post-Brexit guidance for judges
Parliament must be "very clear" over status of future CJEU decisions
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Rules Rewrite Project moves into new phase
Four work streams to consider aspects of core rules
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IBA consults on planned guidance for legal aid systems
Aim to produce reform aids and good practice for government
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Differences emerge in responses on protective expenses orders
SCJC publishes results of consultation on revised rules
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Wearing photo ID will speed Glasgow Sheriff Court access, lawyers advised
Regular users must now wear visible ID at all times
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Family action case management coming to Court of Session
New rules to apply from 18 September
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Prescription reform report seeks to make the law fairer
Knowledge test refined for latent damage claims
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Lord President holds out against declaring of judicial interests
Register would deter applicants and spur the aggrieved, Carloway tells MSPs
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Supreme Court annual report highlights effect of Brexit appeal
"Truly exceptional" case "underlined court's place in the constitution"
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Civil procedure changes to be set out at public events
Summer series to be held by Scottish Civil Justice Council
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Child abuse time bar bill passes final stage
All-party approval for measure removing three year limitation
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SCJC publishes 2016-17 annual report
Report now combined with programme for current year
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Faculty backs written applications for protective expenses orders
Aim of proposed rules would be enhanced, response states
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Report calls for recording of child witness evidence
Courts & Tribunals Service takes forward Evidence & Procedure Review
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Justice Committee calls for evidence on Civil Litigation Bill
MSPs seek views on bill covering costs of going to court
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New fatal accidents inquiry law in force this week
2016 Act will allow inquiries into deaths abroad and of military personnel
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Supreme Court adds to social media mix as Edinburgh hearings open
Instagram presence adds to Twitter, YouTube and website access
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Urgent investment needed to save legal aid: Society
Review submission also seeks simpler rules and better use of IT
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Bill introduced to take forward Taylor report proposals
Civil litigation expenses rules set for overhaul
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"Race to the bottom" warning by Faculty over legal aid
Review submission warns of risk to proper representation