The SCJC was established in May 2013 and replaced the previous Court of Session and Sheriff Court Rules Councils. In addition to preparing rules for the Scottish civil courts, it provides advice and recommendations to the Lord President and the Scottish Ministers on the future development of the civil justice system as a whole. For more information on the Council’s priorities and work, see the current Annual Report 2024/25 and Annual Programme 2025/26.

Further information on the functions and powers of the Council can be found here.

Appointed members hold office for three years. See the SCJC website for information on current membership.

Notes of interest should be submitted by 22 August 2025. 

 Further information can be found here.