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 [...]

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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/ [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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18.08.2021 – Section 25 – Children (Scotland) Act 2020 – Process for payment for solicitors to allow siblings and non-relevant persons to participate in Children’s Hearings

https://www.slab.org.uk/news/participants-at-childrens-hearings-applying-for-a-determination-for-representation-under-s25-of-the-children-scotland-act-2020/

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