11.10.2021 – Dundee Criminal Defence Bar Support Decision to decline to attend Holiday Custody Courts
Dundee's Criminal Defence Agents supported the Holiday Custody Court Action. Dundee took action on Monday 4th October 2021.
08.10.2021 – Save the date – Our next GBA Mandatory Ethics course will take place on 19th November 2021, An in person event
Please note our next presentation will take place on 19th November 2021 within the Kirk Lounge, Renfield St. Stephen's Church, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JP. If you are interested in noting interest for this event please email our Business Operations Manager, Lisa Currie - info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk . If you know of a colleague who may [...]
08.10.2021 – GBA CPD event – 12th October via Zoom – SP Turnbull discusses the Sentencing Process Guideline
This Tuesday is our GBA CPD Event on the Sentencing Process Guidelines via Zoom with SP Turnbull. Please see the attached Poster and booking form for this essential CPD. We look forward to receiving your booking if you are able to attend. Please note that you can also book this Event along with others [...]
06.10.2021 – Family Law Full Day CPD Event – Apologies, this has now had to be rescheduled to 26th October 2021
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we regret to advise that we require to reschedule this event. The event will therefore not proceed as planned on 8th October and will now take place at the same venue on Tuesday 26th October 2021. We apologise sincerely for any inconvenience arising. Please see the attached Poster [...]
05.10.2021 – Budget survey for Criminal justice in Scotland – Please take a few minutes to complete this – Deadline 8th October
It would be of considerable assistance if you take a few moments of your time to complete at least the first part of this survey noting your personal details and the section on legal aid. The closing date has been extended to 8th October. Please click on this link - https://yourviews.parliament.scot/justice/criminal-justice-prebudget-22-23/ [...]
01.10.2021 – Govan PCU – Essential Maintenance Work requires to be completed within Govan PCU
OFFICIAL Essential maintenance work requires to be completed within Govan PCU. The following will be a temporary arrangement to facilitate this work taking place – Govan PCU will close at 7pm Tuesday 5/10 (after VC business). Cathcart will open 7pm Tuesday 5/10 with VCs business operating from Wednesday 6/10. Cathcart will close 7pm Monday [...]
01.10.2021 – Written Records – Amended 9s Form – Effective from 6th October 2021
Please see attachments from Sheriff Principal Anwar with amended Form 9s in light of comments made by the Court in case of Smith - v - HMA (2021) HCJAC35 in relation to graphic images or footage being shown to a Jury. These forms will be effective from 6th October 2021 and can be accessed [...]
15.09.2021 – Police and GeoAmey Custody Centre Contact Numbers
Police and GeoAmey Custody Centre contact numbers
31.08.2021 – SG – Legal Aid Business Support Grant – (The unspent Resilience Fund)
https://www.gov.scot/publications/legal-aid-business-support-and-recovery-fund-distribution-of-fund/ Firms are beginning to be notified of the outcome of the application assessment process. The aim is to complete this part of the process by Wednesday/Thursday this week and payments will be issued as soon as the Firm accepts any offer of a grant award and the SG staff will then work their [...]
26.08.2021 – COP26 – Court Programme for Glasgow Sheriff Court
GSC COP26 Court Programme Overview