Publications by Other Organisations

Publications of other organisations which are relevant to the Council's work are available here.

Legislation
The Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Act 2018
Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016
Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014
Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014 
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2013
The Scottish Civil Justice Council and Criminal Legal Assistance Act 2013
 
 
Statistics
The Scottish Government produces statistics on civil law cases in Scottish courts. The statistical bulletin, in conjunction with its supporting documents, is designed to help people understand and use the civil justice statistics tables available on their website.
Civil Justice Statistics

Other publications 
Online Dispute Resolution 
Guide to Child Welfare Reports (Families Need Fathers Scotland)
Instructions to Child Welfare Reporters (Scottish Government)
Guide to the Child Welfare Report (Scottish Government)
Research into Participant Perspectives of Dispute Resolution in the Scottish Courts (SLAB, part funded by SCJC & SG)
Consultation on Scottish Court Fees 2018-2021 (Scottish Government)
Consultation on Success Fee Agreements in Scotland (Scottish Government)
 

Freedom of Information

You can learn more about how the SCJC handles information and make a request for information held by the SCJC here.