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Lord President concerned at lack of candidates for bench
Address at opening of legal year highlights changes in court business
Practice note extends affidavit guidance in family actions
Updated version builds on experience in defended actions
Sheriff wrong to make final contact order when proof not over: Appeal Court
Proper case management might have prevented delays that occurred
Scottish Tribunals' first annual report published
President sets out work in new structure over 16 month period
Children's hearing referrals subject to new Lothian & Borders practice note
Sheriff principal seeks efficient disposal of proceedings and appeals
More notice for jury trials needed under amended court rules
Pursuer's request for jury precept must be 70 days ahead of diet
Faculty welcomes bill bringing damages reforms
Periodical payments power "long overdue"
Faculty welcomes family case management plans, with reservations
Response challenges some proposals for child cases
Further fall in cases raised follows civil courts reform
Nearly all categories show fewer actions in 2016-17
Judges should be careful praising party litigant's opponents: Inner House
Imbalance of compliment and criticism can affect perception of fairness
Party litigants asked for views on simple procedure
Questionnaire published for SCJC research into experiences
Scottish courts consult on British Sign Language plan
Proposed six year programme goes out to views