NEWS
Read our latest news including judicial speeches, consultations and consultation responses.
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New Summary Sheriffs appointed
Mar 27, 2024
Serving Glasgow and Strathkelvin; Lothian and Borders; North Strathclyde; South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway; and Tayside, Central and Fife Sheriffdoms.
Appointment of King's Counsel 2024
Mar 5, 2024
The Lord Justice General invites applications by advocates and solicitor advocates seeking recommendation for appointment as King’s Counsel in Scotland.
Nominations for the award of Honorary King’s Counsel 2024
Mar 5, 2024
The Lord Justice General invites nominations for the award of Honorary King’s Counsel in Scotland.
The Role of a Sheriff - Virtual Event
Feb 22, 2024
On Monday 4th March, the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland (JABS) will launch a recruitment round through which we will be seeking to make recommendations to the Office of Sheriff in Scotland.
Employment Tribunal (Scotland) New Judges Appointed
Feb 12, 2024
The Lord President, Lord Carloway, has made three new appointments as salaried Employment Judges.
New Temporary Judges Appointed
Jan 31, 2024
To assist with jury trials in the High Court, the following sheriffs have been appointed by the Scottish Ministers to act as temporary judges:
New Sheriffs Appointed
Nov 27, 2023
Serving Glasgow & Strathkelvin, Lothian & Borders, North Strathclyde and Tayside, Central & Fife Sheriffdoms.
Vacancies - Office of Senator of the College of Justice
Nov 20, 2023
The Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland (JABS) invites applications from suitably qualified individuals who wish to be considered for appointment to the Office of Senator of the College of Justice.
Lady Angiolini becomes first female to be sworn in as Lord Clerk Register
Oct 26, 2023
Lady Elish Angiolini, L.T. was today sworn in as the new Lord Clerk Register of Scotland by the Lord President at a ceremony held in Parliament House.
Criminal Courts Rules Council Appeal Sheriff vacancy
Oct 20, 2023
A vacancy has arisen for an Appeal Sheriff member of the Criminal Courts Rules Council.
Legally qualified member - The Scottish Land Court and Lands Tribunal for Scotland
Oct 16, 2023
The Scottish Ministers are inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals who wish to be considered for appointment as a legally qualified member of the Scottish Land Court.
Opening of the Legal Year 2023-24
Sep 25, 2023
The Lord President, Lord Carloway, introduced the opening of the legal year today at a ceremony in Court 1 at Parliament House.
The Role of a Senator
Sep 21, 2023
On Thursday 5 October 2023 (5.15-7pm), the Lord President will be chairing a virtual information session that will provide an insight into the working life of a Senator for now and the future and demystify what the role involves. The Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland application process will also be discussed.
Fifteen new King's Counsel appointed.
Sep 13, 2023
Fifteen new King’s Counsel have been appointed by His Majesty The King on the recommendation of First Minister Humza Yousaf.
Jury Manual updates
Sep 7, 2023
The Jury Manual Committee has updated the guide for jurors to help address misconceptions or stereotypes that could impact jury deliberations in cases involving rape and other sexual offences.
New Sheriffs Appointed
Aug 11, 2023
Serving Glasgow & Strathkelvin, Grampian, Highland and Islands, Lothian & Borders, North Strathclyde, South Strathclyde, Dumfries & Galloway and Tayside, Central & Fife Sheriffdoms.
Senior Judiciary respond to Regulation of Legal Services Bill
Aug 9, 2023
The response of the senior Scottish judiciary to the Equality, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee’s call for views on Regulation of Legal Services Bill has now been published.
Summary Sheriff Virtual Information Event
Aug 4, 2023
Sheriff Principal Kate Dowdalls KC will be chairing a virtual information session that will provide an insight into the working life of a Summary Sheriff for now and the future and demystify what the role involves.