GBA SAVE THE DATES – SPRING SUMMER (T)CPD PROGRAMME
Please see the attached poster for topics and dates for our Spring Summer (T)CPD Programme. If you would like a booking form or further details on [...]
25.07.2023 – GBA TCPD Mandatory Ethics Seminar Friday 24th November 2023
Are you a Trainee Solicitor? After month nine and before the end of your traineeship, you are required to undertake the Mandatory Ethics course. This is [...]
25.07.2023 – GBA (T)CPD Seminar – Thursday 14th September 2023, Road Traffic Law Update with Andrew Brown KC
ROAD TRAFFIC LAW UPDATE WITH ANDREW BROWN KC THURSDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2023, 5.45PM VIA ZOOM Please see the attached poster and booking form for our (T)CPD [...]
24.07.2023 – GBA (T)CPD Seminar – Tuesday 5th September 2023 – What’s New in Family Law – Sheriff Mackie
TUESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 2023 WHAT’S NEW IN FAMIL LAW – SHERIFF MACKIE Please see attached Poster and Booking form for our September (T)CPD Seminar, What’s New [...]
10.07.2023 – GBA ZOOM CPD EVENT – COHABITATION LAW – AMANDA MASSON
GBA CPD EVENT – COHABITATION LAW – AMANDA MASSON Please find attached details and Booking Form for our above CPD Event. We hope you can attend [...]
07.07.2023 – GBA Annual Dinner – Friday 1st September 2023 – Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel
We delighted to announce that the GBA Dinner will return again this year on Friday 1st September, details of which can be found on the attached [...]
06.07.2023 – GBA CPD Zoom Webinar – Criminal Court for Beginners – Sheriff Considine & Des Ziolo – 24th August 2023
GBA CPD EVENT – CRIMINAL COURT FOR BEGINNERS – SHERIFF CONSIDINE & DES ZIOLO Please find attached details and Booking Form for our above CPD Event. [...]
5.7.2023 – GBA (T)CPD Event – Children’s Hearing half day seminar – Friday 29th September 2023
GBA CPD EVENT – CHILDRENS HEARINGS HALF DAY SEMINAR Please find attached details and Booking Form for our above CPD Event. We hope you can attend [...]
27.06.23 – GBA CPD ZOOM EVENT – TUESDAY 11TH JULY – ANNE BOLGER – CIVIL DETENTION UNDER THE MENTAL HEALTH (CARE AND TREATMENT) (SCOTLAND) ACT 2003 – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW RO REPRESENT YOUR CLIENTS.
GBA CPD ZOOM EVENT – ANNE BOLGER – CIVIL DETENTION UNDER THE MENTAL HEALTH (CARE AND TREATMENT)(SCOTLAND) ACT 2003 – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW RO [...]
22.06.23 – Press Release Statement from our President, Michael Gallen on the sad passing of our Past President Winnie Ewing
Please see the attached Statement from our President, Michael Gallen on the sad Passing of our Past President Winnie Ewing. Winnie Ewing
22.06.2023 – GBA 2023 School’s Debating Competition Final 13th June 2023
The Glasgow Bar Association Schools’ Debating Competition was held on Tuesday evening 13th June in Glasgow City Chambers. The victorious team was Whitehill Secondary School in [...]
GBA (T)CPD Series
Please see attached details of our upcoming series of (T)CPD refresher courses. Should you wish to attend any of these seminars, please complete the attached booking [...]
16.06.2023 – GBA (T)CPD – Excellence in Advocacy Weekend – Castlecary Hotel – 8th & 9th September 2023
Please find attached details together with a booking form for our long awaiting Excellence in Advocacy Weekend Seminar. Bookings will be on a first come first [...]
26.04.23 – GBA Mandatory Ethics TCPD – 24th November 2023
Are you a Trainee Solicitor? After month nine and before the end of your traineeship, you are required to undertake the Mandatory Ethics course. This is [...]
14.04.2023 – GBA – A Series of (T)CPD Refreshers
Please see attached details of our upcoming series of (T)CPD refresher courses. Should you wish to attend any of these seminars, please complete the attached booking [...]
4/4/23 – GBA Zoom (T)CPD Seminar – Tuesday 25th April – Trauma Awareness – Melissa Rutherford, Iain Smith & Kirsty Giles
Please see attached details of our upcoming Zoom (T)CPD Seminar Trauma Awareness – Melissa Rutherford, Iain Smith & Kirsty Giles Should you wish to attend this [...]
4/4/23 – GBA Zoom Seminar – Tuesday 18th April – Scottish Legal Aid Board New Fee Structure
Please see attached details of our upcoming Zoom (T)CPD Seminar – Steven Carrie, Senior Accounts Specialist – Scottish Legal Aid Board New Fee Structure. Should you [...]
20/03/23 – Mandatory Ethics TCPD – Friday 21st April 2023
Please note our next in person Mandatory Ethics Course will take place on Friday 21st April 2023 at Stephen’s Church, 260 Bath Street. If you are [...]
24/2/23 – GBA Annual Golf Day – Friday 26th May 2023
Please see the attached details for our Annual GBA Golf Day. Any Bookings should be made directly to myself and you should receive a confirmation email [...]
08/02/2023 – GBA Karaoke Night – Friday 16th June 2023
Back by popular demand!! The GBA Karaoke Night – Friday 16th June 2023. Details can be found on the attached poster. Come along for a good [...]
07/02/23 – Stephen Semple Memorial Quiz – Friday 10th March 2023
We are delighted to confirm that the Stephen Semple Memorial Quiz will be held on Friday 10th March 2023 at The Admiral Bar. This is a [...]
26.01.23 – GBA Mandatory Risk Management (T)CPD Zoom Seminar – 7th June 2023
GBA CPD ZOOM EVENT – Risk Management – 7th June 2023 Please find details and Booking Form below for our above CPD Zoom Event. We hope [...]
25.01.2023 – GBA CPD ZOOM EVENT – BILLY LAVELLE, SOLICITOR ADVOCATE – S275UPDATE – 11TH MAY 2023
GBA CPD ZOOM EVENT – BILLY LAVELLE, SOLICITOR ADVOCATE – S275UPDATE - 11TH MAY 2023 Please see below details and Booking Form for our above CPD [...]
23/01/2023 – GBA CPD Zoom Event – Paul Mullen – Dockets – 28th March 2023
GBA CPD ZOOM EVENT – PAUL MULLEN - DOCKETS -28th MARCH 2023 Please find details and Booking Form for our above CPD Zoom Event below. We [...]
23.1.23 – GBA Family Law Weekend CPD Seminar – 17th & 18th March 2023
At last!! we can now confirm that our Annual Family Law Weekend CPD Seminar will take place on 17th & 18th March 2023 at the Colessio [...]
10.01.2023 – King’s Coronation Extra Court Holiday
King's Coronation Extra Court Holiday King's Coronation Extra Holiday 2023
12.10.22 – Justice Social Work Review of Guidance (T)CPD Zoom Event
Please see below links to poster and booking form for the above event. Poster - JSWGR BOOKING FORM - JSWGR
25.11.22 – Mandatory Ethics (T)CPD Course
Please see below links to poster and booking form for the above event; Mandatory Ethics - November Poster BOOKING FORM - ETHICS NOV [...]
28.10.22 – Criminal Law Full Day (T)CPD Event
Please see below links to poster and booking form for the above event; Criminal Full Day Event - Poster BOOKING FORM - CFD [...]
07.10.22 – Family Law Full Day (T)CPD Event
Please see below links to poster and booking form for the above event; Family Law Full Day Event - Poster BOOKING FORM - FFD [...]
30.09.22 – Children’s Hearing Half Day (T)CPD Event
Please see below links to poster and booking form for the above event; Poster - Children's Hearing Half Day Event BOOKING FORM - CHHD [...]
GBA Annual Dinner – 2nd September 2022
Please see below links to the poster and booking form for this event. We look forward to seeing you all there! GBA ANNUAL DINNER 2022 ANNUAL [...]
Glasgow Court Holidays/Custody Courts 2023
Please find attached Glasgow’s court holidays and extra custody courts for 2023. Glasgow Court Holidays 2023 Glasgow Custody Courts 2023
GBA Graham Wilson Annual Golf Outing – 17th June 2022
Please see attached for more information on this event and how to book. Golf Poster
26.4.22 – Latest Guidance for Sheriff and JP Court Users
Please see attached updated guidance from SCTS. Please read the Guidance Note from SCTS which takes effect from 25th April 2022. Guidance for Sheriff and Justice [...]
25.4.22 – DASA Statement
Please see below attachment in regards to the refusal of s1 Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 cases. DASA Boycott Statement
05.4.22 – Refusal of Appointments
You may well have heard over the weekend that solicitors across Scotland are now refusing to accept appointments to represent accused individual's interests in [...]
07.06.2022 – GBA CPD Event – Mandatory Risk Management
Please note our Mandatory Risk Management Course will take place via Zoom on Tuesday 7th June 2022. Details of which are attached. If you are interested [...]
28.10.22 – GBA Criminal Law Full Day CPD Event
Please see the attached. We look forward to seeing you at our event. Spaces are limited so we welcome early bookings to secure your place. 28.10.22 [...]
Friday 22nd April – Stephen Semple Memorial Quiz
We are delighted to confirm that the Stephen Semple Memorial Quiz will be held in person again on Friday 22nd April 2022 at The Admiral Bar. This [...]
30.09.2022 – GBA Children’s Hearing Half Day CPD Event
Please see the attached. We look forward to receiving your booking form. BOOKING FORM Poster - Children's Hearing Half Day Event
07.10.22 – GBA Family Law Full Day CPD Event
Please see the attached. We look forward to seeing you at our event. BOOKING FORM Family Law Full Day Event - Poster
11.03.2022 – Save the Dates – Seminars & Social Events to look forward to
Please see attached a list of our Seminars and Social Events to add to your 2022 calendar. Keep an eye on our website, social media pages [...]
21.04.2022 – GBA (T)CPD Event – S275 Update – Billy Lavelle, Solicitor Advocate
Please see the attached CPD event. We look forward to receiving your booking if you are able to attend. Poster - S275 Update - Billy Lavelle [...]
29.04.2022 – GBA (T)CPD Event – Mandatory Ethics
Please Note our next in person Mandatory Ethics Course will take place on Friday 29th April 2022 at St Stephens Church, 260 Bath Street. If you [...]
29.03.2022 – GBA (T)CPD Event – Paul Mullen, Solicitor Advocate – Contempt of Court
Please see the attached (T)CPD Event. We look forward to receiving your booking if you are able to attend. Poster - Contempt of Court BOOKING FORM [...]
GBA Mandatory Ethics (T)CPD Event – Friday 29th April 2022
Please note our next in person Mandatory Ethics Course will take place on Friday 29th April 2022 at Stephen’s Church, 260 Bath Street. If you are interested [...]
17.02.2022 – Important Update to Members re Contempt of Court Cover from GBA President David Fisken
Dear Member, Many of you will by now be aware that two of our membership were ordained to attend court with representation yesterday to explain a [...]
This Friday 28th January 2022 GBA Mandatory Ethics CPD Event via Zoom
Please note our next Mandatory Ethics Course will take place this Friday 28th January 2022 via Zoom. If you are interested in booking on this course [...]
GBA TCPD Mandatory Ethics Course – Friday 28th January 2022 via Zoom
Please see booking form and Poster below for details for the TCPD Mandatory Ethics Course. Booking form 2022 Ethics Poster
24.12.21 – Legal Services Regulation Reform in Scotland – Consultation response by the Glasgow Bar Association
Please see attached GBA consultation response to Legal Service Regulation Reform. 24.12.21 - Legal Services Regulation Reform
16.12.21 – Guidance for Sheriff and JP Court Users
Please see attached updated guidance from SCTS which reflects a move to 2m distancing in the Courts. Please read the Guidance Note from SCTS which takes [...]
01.12.21 – New Practice Notes – Children’s Referrals & AWI Business
Please see attached 2 new Practise Notes which have been made today, but will come in to force in the New Year. One relates to referrals and [...]
30.11.21 – GBA CPD event – 2nd February 2022 via Zoom – SP Turnbull discusses the Sentencing Process Guideline for Young People
2.2.22 Sentencing guidelines for young people booking form 2.2.22 Sentencing guidelines for young people poster
29.11.21 – Introducing our New President and Executive Committee Members 2021/22
After our AGM Meeting last week on 24th November 2021, we are pleased to announce that our new Executive Committee Members and President for the year 2021/22 [...]
GSC Duty Solicitors – 19.11.21
Please note the following - Duty solicitors today are PDSO and Beltramis.
GSC Duty Solicitors – 18.11.21
Please note the following - Duty solicitors today are PDSO and Beltramis.
GSC Duty Solicitors – 17.11.21
Please note the following - Duty solicitors today are PDSO and Beltramis.
GSC Duty Solicitors – 16.11.21
Please note the following - Duty solicitors today are PDSO and Beltramis.
GSC Duty Solicitors – 14.11.21
Please note the following- Duty solicitors today are PDSO, Beltramis and RightWay Legal. Due to the custody numbers – 19 custodies, with 3 of those being [...]
GSC Duty Solicitors – 13.11.21
Please note the following - Duty solicitors today are PDSO and Beltramis. 2 courts as follows - 11am - Court 3 - Petition/summary custody court - [...]
Legal Aid Reform – An update
Arising from action taken nationally by legal aid practitioners, there has now been an exchange of correspondence between the Minister for Community Safety and the Presidents [...]
GSC Duty Solicitors – 12.11.21
Please note the following - Duty solicitors today are PDSO, Beltramis and Doonan McCaig. 2 courts as follows - 10am - Court 1 - Summary custody [...]
GSC Duty Solicitors – 11.11.21
Please note the following - Duty solicitors today are PDSO, Beltramis and East End Law. 2 courts as follows - 10am - Court 1 - Summary [...]
GSC Duty Solicitors – 10.11.21
Please note the following - Duty solicitors today are PDSO, John Flanagan and Beltramis. 2 courts as follows - 10am - Court 1 - Summary custody [...]
GSC Duty Solicitors – 09.11.21
Please note the following - Duty solicitors today are PDSO and Beltramis. 2 courts as follows - 10am - Court 1 - Summary custody court - [...]
GSC Duty Solicitors – 08.11.21
Please note the following - Duty solicitors today are PDSO, Beltramis and Derick Williamson. 2 courts as follows - 10am - Court 1 - Summary custody [...]
GSC Duty Solicitors – 07.11.21
Please note the following – Duty solicitors today are PDSO, Beltramis and Doonan McCaig. Early indications are there may be 1 or 2 requests for the [...]
GSC Duty Solicitors – 06.11.21
Please note the following – Duty solicitors today are PDSO and Beltramis. Early indications are there are no requests for the Duty and no COP26 cases. [...]
GSC Duty Solicitors – 05.11.21
Please note the following - Duty solicitors today are PDSO, Beltramis and John Flanagan. 2 courts as follows - 10am - Court 1 - Summary custody [...]
GSC Duty Solicitors – 04.11.21
Please note the following - Duty solicitors today are PDSO and Beltramis. 2 courts as follows - 10am - Court 1 - Summary custody court - [...]
GSC Duty Solicitors – 03.11.21
Duty solicitors today are PDSO, Beltramis and Doonan McCaig. 2 courts as follows - 10am - Court 1 - Summary custody court - Sheriff Pryce presiding. [...]
GSC Duty Solicitors – 02.11.21
Duty solicitors today are PDSO, Beltramis and Rightway Legal. 2 courts as follows - 10am - Court 1 - Summary custody court - Sheriff Guy presiding. [...]
02.11.21 – EBA dispute with SCTS is still not resolved – there will be continued disruption to the throughput of criminal business at ESC and GSC today
01.11.21 - EBA Correspondence to SCTS 01.11.21 - SCTS letter to EBA 01.11.21 - EBA response to SCTS letter to EBA
GSC Duty Solicitors – 01.11.21
PDSO, Beltramis and East End Law are duty solicitors today. 2 courts as follows - 10am - Court 1 - Summary custody court - Sheriff Findlay [...]
01.11.21 – EBA correspondence to SCTS
01.11.21 - EBA Correspondence to SCTS Edinburgh practitioners will not enter Edinburgh Sheriff Court today until their issues with SCTS and Police Service of Scotland about [...]
GBA will not undertake duty solicitor at Glasgow Sheriff Court from now until 19th November 2021
Please see the letter attached to SLAB. 31.10.21 - SLAB - COP26 duty plan
GSC Duty Solicitors today
I am advised there are no nominations for duty solicitor today who are PDSO, Beltramis and John Flanagan. One VC case will call in Court 1 [...]
30.10.21 – SSBA Statement – Faculties across Scotland stand together to withdraw from Duty Solicitor Scheme for COP26 conference period
30.10.21 - SSBA COP26 Statement For the many, not the few. Thank you for putting the defence of legal aid provision in Scotland before self interest. [...]
GSC Duty Solicitors today
Petition duty - PDSO Summary duty - Beltrami & Co. Domestic duty - Derick Williamson All 12 custody cases for today will call in court 3 [...]
GSC Duty solicitors today
Petition duty - Doonan McCaig Solicitors Summary duty - PDSO Domestic duty - Beltrami & Co.
27.10.2021 – Final Chance to Book! – GBA Full Day Criminal Law CPD Event – 29th October 2021
Our GBA Criminal Full Day CPD Event is this Friday – 29th October 2021. Don’t miss your chance to book on to this essential CPD. BOOKING FORM [...]
27.10.2021 – Updated Police and GeoAmey Custody Contact Centre Contact Numbers
Please see link for updated list of PCU contact numbers including a new GeoAmey mobile number for Cathcart - this number is effective from 27.10.21. Police [...]
23.10.21 – Reply from SG Minister for Community Safety to Legal Aid Issues
Ms. Regan has issued the letter attached here to the Presidents of the Law Society of Scotland and the Scottish Solicitors' Bar Association - 22.10.21 - [...]
22.10.21 – SLAB payments for COP26 – Final version of payments now issued
The deadline to opt out of Glasgow Sheriff Court Duty plan was 5pm on 18th October 2021. There were no proposals for non-COP26 weekend work. SLAB [...]
21.10.2021 – Final Chance to Book – GBA Children’s Hearing CPD Event 22nd October 2021
Tomorrow is our GBA Children’s Hearing Half Day CPD Event. Please see the attached Programme and booking form for this essential CPD. 22.10.21 - Children's half [...]
18.10.2021 – GBA letter to SG and SLAB re COP26 and related matters
18.10.21 - GBA COP26 Duty Scheme letter
18.10.2021 – COP 26 – Edinburgh’s statement that they will not participate in COP26 duty plan
18.10.21 - EBA Media Statement - COP26 Duty
18.10.2021 – COP 26 – Aberdeen’s statement that they will not participate in COP26 duty plan
18.10.21 - ABA Media Statement - COP26 Duty
15.10.2021 – The future of Civil Remote Hearings – Survey to be completed by 15th November.
The Scottish Civil Justice Council has issued a public consultation on proposals for court rules for the mode of attendance at civil court hearings. You are [...]
13.10.2021 – Hamilton Sheriff Court – Additional Custody Courts for COP26
Please see Act of Court no 2 from Sheriff Principal Anwar fixing 2 additional custody courts on Saturday 6TH and 13th November 2021 at Hamilton Sheriff Court during [...]
13.10.2021 – Glasgow VC Pilot Suspension for COP26
The Sheriff Principal has directed that the Glasgow VC Pilot will be suspended from 25th October 2021 recommencing on 22nd November, only suspected/confirmed COVID cases will call by [...]
11.10.2021 – Dumfries Criminal Defence Bar support decision to decline to attend Holiday Custody Courts
Dumfries Criminal Defence Agents supported the Holiday Custody Court Action. Dumfries Holiday Custody Court takes place today in Dumfries. Statement from Dumfries Solicitors below. Statement of [...]
11.10.2021 – Ayr Criminal Defence Bar supports decision to decline to attend Holiday Custody Courts
Ayr's Criminal Defence Agents supported the Holiday Custody Court Action. Ayr's Holiday Custody Court takes place today in Dumfries.
11.10.2021 – Stranraer Criminal Defence Bar support decision to decline to attend Holiday Custody Courts
Stranraer's Criminal Defence Agents supported the Holiday Custody Court Action. Stranraer's Holiday Custody Court takes place today in Dumfries.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 - [...]
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 [...]
26.08.2021 – COP26 – Court Programme for Glasgow Sheriff Court
GSC COP26 Court Programme Overview
26.08.2021 – September Recovery Programme
Recovery Programme (September 2021) - Weeks 1 to 4
24.08.2021 – Supporting good practice with care experienced children in custody – new practice guide
https://www.cycj.org.uk/resource/good-practice-guide/
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/
17.08.2021 – Update: Taking evidence by commission in Glasgow
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17.08.2021 – SG Grant Guidance Attached
The deadline for this application is imminent. Please see the blank document attached and a highlighted guide for your convenience. If you are technically minded and [...]
16.08.2021 – LSS President Ken Dalling’s Virtual Glasgow constituency meeting is today – 5-6pm – Link below to book if you can attend
Virtual Presidential Constituency Visit – Glasgow | Law Society of Scotland (lawscot.org.uk)
13.08.2021 – SSDG Act of Court
SSDG Act of Court No 1 of 2021 - Public Holidays & Custody Courts 2022
09.08.2021 – GBA Annual Dinner – Friday 26th November 2021
2021 GBA Annual dinner poster ANNUAL DINNER BOOKING FORM
06.08.2021 – First Diets – Written Records
As you may be aware, in the course of the pandemic we have relaxed our practice of going through written records in detail at first diets. [...]
05.08.2021 – COVID-19 Update – Beyond “Level 0” – Glasgow Sheriff Court
Beyond 'Level 0' - Glasgow Sheriff Court Courts and Tribunals – Beyond 'level 0' (scotcourts.gov.uk)
04.08.2021 – Scottish Sentencing Council -The Sentencing Process – Sentencing Guideline – Effective in all Scottish Courts from 22nd September 2021
the-sentencing-process-guideline-d.pdf (scottishsentencingcouncil.org.uk)
04.08.2021 – SG Fund for Legal Aid Practitioners is now open – Deadline for your Firm Application is on 18th August 2021
Please see the below link for the application and guidance. If you are eligible, we would commend you to submit an application as soon as possible, [...]
15.07.21 – Polycom on Apple devices – Prison link workaround
https://www.slab.org.uk/news/workaround-to-resolve-issue-with-agents-to-prison-video-software-for-apple-devices/
05.07.21 – Practice Note – Virtual Custody Court Pilot
Practice Note - Virtual Custody Court Pilot (05-07-21)
02.07.21 – London Road Police Office – VC facility begins next Tuesday 6th July
We are advised of the following - Police Scotland confirm that London Road PCU will open next week on 6th July and Govan PCU will close on [...]
29.06.21 – Recovery Programme September 2021 Weeks 1-4
Recovery Programme (September 2021) - Weeks 1 - 4
28.06.21 Coronavirus – Order Refixing – JP Court Trials
Coronavirus - Order Refixing JP Trials (rev) (no.1)
22.06.21 – Coronavirus Guidelines – Civil Business – No. 1 of 2021 – Glasgow Sheriff Court
Coronavirus Guidance - Civil Business (No 1 of 2021) (22-06-21)
22.06.21 – Coronavirus Guidance Criminal Business No.2 of 2021 – Glasgow Sheriff Court
Coronavirus Guidance - Criminal Business (No 2 of 2021) (22-06-21)
Glasgow Sheriff Court Holidays and Holiday Custody Courts for 2022
Glasgow Sheriff Court - Holidays - 2022 Glasgow Sheriff Court - Custody Courts - 2022
Bail reviews following an appeal to the Sheriff Appeal Court
We thank Sheriff Principal Anwar for the following update - Your members may be interested in the Appeal Court case of Russell v HMA [2021] HCJAC [...]
SSDG – Guidance in relation to adoption proceedings – May 2021
You are invited to stop sending in documents electronically and now send in documents for lodging to the appropriate court. Guidance for Practitioners and Litigants - [...]
Please begin using the Civil Online Portal to submit your documents to court
SCTS article - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/about-the-scottish-court-service/scs-news/2021/05/11/online-document-submission Sheriff Principal Turnbull has indicated it is his intention to issue new guidance (likely in June) in relation to the electronic submission [...]
Protocol for submission of Solicitor’s contact details for telephone conference calls at Glasgow Sheriff Court
At a recent meeting with civil staff the issue of the submission of contact details for teleconference courts was raised. In terms of the SPs guidance, [...]
Virtual Custodies at Airdrie Sheriff Court from 10th May 2021
Airdrie Virtual Custodies - ToR signed 5 May 2021
PIDMs Updates – May 2021
Law Society of Scotland Update - COPFS and Law Society PIDM update (informz.net) Latest PIDM Booking App Guide from COPFS - PIDM Booking App - FAQ [...]
GBA Executive Committee welcomes proposal by Law Society of Scotland to reduce PC and Accounts fees – AGM Thursday 27th May 2021
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Discussion paper from Scottish Government about the Resilience Fund – 21.05.21
Support for the Profession - Options and Discussion Paper - 21 May 2021
Coronavirus – Order refixing JP Court cases at Glasgow Sheriff Court – 31.05.21-04.06.21
Coronavirus - Order Refixing JP Court Cases (31 May - 4 June 2021)
Coronavirus – Order refixing JP Court cases at Glasgow Sheriff Court – 24.05.21-28.05.21
Coronavirus - Order Refixing JP Court Cases (24 - 28 May 2021)
Our contact details for your pro bono agency instructions for tomorrow’s custody cases and associated information
Please contact our President, Fiona McKinnon - 07765453242, email - fiona@mckinnonlaw.co.uk if you will provide us with your Agency instructions for Monday's custody courts at Glasgow [...]
Media Statement – Direct action for custody cases at Glasgow Sheriff Court this Monday – 17th May 2021
13.05.21 - GBA Media Statement
Information about Monday’s Custody court action – Courts other than Glasgow
Custody Court proforma (other courts) - 17.05.21 17.05.21 - SSBA Boycott Letter 17.05.21 - Pro bono Agency Instructions - Contact details
Coronavirus – Order refixing JP Court cases at Glasgow Sheriff Court – 17.05.21-21.05.21
Your Content Goes Here Coronavirus - Order Refixing JP Court Cases (17 - 21 May 2021)
Coronavirus – Order refixing JP Court cases at Glasgow Sheriff Court – 10.05.21-14.05.21
Coronavirus - Order Refixing JP Court Cases (10 - 14 May 2021)
Coronavirus – Order refixing JP Court cases at Glasgow Sheriff Court – 03.05.21-07.05.21
Coronavirus - Order Refixing JP Court Cases (3 - 7 May 2021)
Coronavirus – Order refixing JP Court cases at Glasgow Sheriff Court – 26.04.21-30.04.21
Coronavirus - Order Refixing JP Court Cases (26 - 30 April 2021)
Coronavirus – Order refixing JP Court cases at Glasgow Sheriff Court – 19.04.21-23.04.21
Coronavirus - Order Refixing JP Court Cases (19 - 23 April 2021)
Coronavirus – Order refixing Summary Court cases at Glasgow Sheriff Court – 12.04.21-16.04.21
Coronavirus - Order Refixing Summary Sheriff Court Cases (12 - 16 April 2021)
Coronavirus – Order refixing JP Court cases at Glasgow Sheriff Court – 12.04.21-16.04.21
Coronavirus - Order Refixing JP Court Cases (12 - 16 April 2021)
Coronavirus – Order refixing Summary Court cases at Glasgow Sheriff Court – 06.04.21-09.04.21
Coronavirus - Order Refixing Summary Sheriff Court Cases (6 - 9 April 2021)
Coronavirus – Order refixing JP Court cases at Glasgow Sheriff Court – 06.04.21-09.04.21
Your Content Goes Here Coronavirus - Order Refixing JP Court Cases (6 - 9 April 2021)
Coronavirus – Order refixing Summary Court cases at Glasgow Sheriff Court – 29.03.21-01.04.21
Coronavirus - Order Refixing Summary Sheriff Court Cases (29 March - 1 April 2021)
Coronavirus – Order refixing JP Court cases at Glasgow Sheriff Court – 29.03.21-01.04.21
Coronavirus - Order Refixing JP Court Court Cases (29 March - 1 April 2021)
2 accused jury trials can be accommodated in courts 5 to 8 from 6th April. You are invited to a demonstration – Wednesday 31st March or Thursday 1st April from 4.15pm-4.45pm, court 7.
Dear Member, Please see the below message and feedback any concerns arising. We have expressed our view that active consultation with the Bar would be preferable with [...]
NEW MOBILE TELEPHONE FOR GBA IS … 07862 034058
Dear Member, Please note our new mobile telephone number above, effective from Monday, 29th March 2021. Our office number remains unchanged - 0141 420 6142. Kind regards, [...]
PIDMs Correspondence
17.03.21 - Letter to COPFS re PIDMs 17.03.21 - PIDMs Feedback - Redacted version 03.03.21 - PIDMs - Redacted version for publication
Letter to Scottish Government regarding Resilience Fund for Legal Aid Practitioners
23.03.21 - Letter to SG re Resilience Fund
Condolences & Funeral Arrangements Rodney Stevens
Condolences & Funeral Details - Rodney Stevens
Coronavirus Orders Refixing Summary Sheriff Court Cases and JP Court cases 22-26th March
Coronavirus - Order Refixing Summary Sheriff Court Cases (22 to 26 March 2021) Coronavirus - Order Refixing JP Court Cases (22 to 26 March 2021)
SCTS MEDIA RELEASE – COURT RESTRICTIONS EASED
SCTS Media release - Court restrictions eased 17.03.21
SSDG UPDATES
SSDG Guidance for Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court Users 1 April 2021 Dear Colleagues Please find attached email from the Sheriff Principal [...]
SASO Webinar – Policing During a Pandemic
Webinar 6 - Policing During a Pandemic - 230321 - SASO
VC Telephone Numbers
VC telephone numbers
Coronavirus – Order Refixing Summary Sheriff Court Cases 8-12th March 2021
Coronavirus - Order Refixing Summary Sheriff Court Cases (8 to 12 March 2021)v2
04.03.21 Civil Office Updates Glasgow Sheriff Court
04.03.21 - Civil Office Updates
Coronavirus – Orders Refixing Sheriff (8-12thMarch) & JP Cases (8th-19th March)Glasgow Sheriff Court
Coronavirus - Order Refixing JP Court Cases (8 to 12 March 2021) Coronavirus - Order Refixing JP Court Cases (15 to 19 March 2021) Coronavirus - Order [...]
New weekly Practice Notes for Glasgow Sheriff Court week comm 1st March
Coronavirus - Order Refixing Summary Sheriff Court Cases (1 to 5 March 2021) Coronavirus - Order Refixing Justice of the Peace Court Cases (1 to 5 March [...]
Police Station Interview Facilities – Letter to Chief Constable
25.02.21 - CC and LSS re Police Station interviews
Airdrie Sheriff & JP Court Programme
See links below:- 20210223174405596 20210224193442439
SSDG – REFIXING MARCH DIETS
8 of 2021 - Refixing March Diets Airdrie SC 9 of 2021 - Refixing March Diets Ayr SC 10 of 2021 Refixing March Diets Dumfries SC 11 [...]
Current Scotcourts Guidance for Business at Court.
Current Scotcourts Guidance for Business at Court
Client participation in Child Welfare Hearings at Glasgow Sheriff Court
Please click on link for the letter:- Client participation in Child Welfare Hearings at Glasgow Sheriff Court
Resilience Fund Application for legal aid practitioners
Please click on link below for letter:- Resilience Fund Application for legal aid practitioners
Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice with the SSI laid before the Scottish Parliament yesterday
Dear Member, Please see the attached letter (link below) from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice with the SSI laid before the Scottish Parliament yesterday, which [...]
GBA Winter – Spring CPD (T) Programme – See our events page for bookings
GBA WINTER SPRING PROGRAMME 2021
Response from Police Scotland – Risk Assessment – Police Interview Rooms
Letter to Chief Constable in terms of interview rooms at Police stations:- 14.01.21 - GBA letter to Chief Constable, Police Service of Scotland Response from Chief Constable's [...]
Airdrie Terms of Reference- Virtual Custodies Pilot
This will start on Tuesday 26th January - see link below :- Airdrie Terms of Reference - Virtual Custodies Pilot 190121
Practice Note – Virtual Custody Court Pilot – Glasgow Sheriff Court
Practice Note - Virtual Custody Court Pilot (with Appendix)(19-01-21)
Support for the Profession – CSJ Update to GBA
Support for the Profession - CSJ update to GBA - 15 Jan 2021
Moira’s return to work at Court an Update
Notice to members - staff at work in the Small office in the hub Notice to members - staff working in the hub.pdf 1 Dear Member, [...]
Letter to Chief Constable re Police Station Interview Rooms – Risk Assessments
14.01.21 - GBA letter to Chief Constable, Police Service of Scotland
Guidance,information and support for Practitioners – Correspondence from GBA & Law Society
Dear Member, Please see our correspondence with the President of the Law Society of Scotland. 11.12.20 - LSS - Guidance & Support for Practitioners 181220 Letter from [...]
GUIDANCE FOR CIVIL BUSINESS GLASGOW SHERIFF COURT
Guidance to GBA (14.1.21) CIVIL BUSINESS GLASGOW SHERIFF COURT
SSDG REFIXING ORDERS 2021
1 of 2021 Refixing Airdrie SC 2 of 2021 Refixing Ayr SC 3 of 2021 Refixing Dumfries SC 4 of 2021 Refixing Hamilton SC 5 of 2021 [...]
Glasgow Sheriff Court Refixing Orders
Jan 2021 Coronavirus - Order Refixing Domestic Summary Sheriff Court Cases (11-01-21) Jan 2021 Coronavirus - Order Refixing Justice of the Peace Court Cases (11-01-21) Jan 2021 [...]
Edinburgh Bar Association Letter to Lord Carloway
EBA Letter to Lord Carloway
Letter by email from West Lothian Faculty to Clerk of Court, Livingston Sheriff Court
07.01.21 - Letter from Dean of West Lothian Faculty to Clerk of Court Livingston Sheriff Court
Glasgow Sheriff Court Amended Holiday Custody Court Dates 2021
Custody Courts 2021 Amended Jan
Response to Lockdown Message from Lord President
06.01.21 - LP - Lockdown NICOLA JANE GALLAGHER v HMA 2010 SCCR 636
Statement by the Lord President, Lord Carloway
COVID SAFETY MEASURES IN COURTS I am taking this opportunity, in these difficult times, to re-inforce the rules which are in place to ensure that everyone [...]
S C O T T I S H S T A T U T O R Y I N S T R U M E N T S – Public Health…
Of particular relevant to the legal sector - see 18- f, K, i and M S C O T T I S H S T A T [...]
GBA Agency Instructions and Undertaking Proforma for Glasgow Sheriff Court Custody Courts – 2nd January 2021
Custody Court proforma - 02.01.21 Please contact GBA President Fiona McKinnon on :- fiona@mckinnonlaw.co.uk or 07765453242
Scottish Government Support for Legal Aid Practitioners – Letter to Cabinet Secretary
31.12.20 - Letter to HY and AD, Scottish Government.pdf 1 St Andrew's Day Custody Court S.O.S
Youth Court
Youth Court Letter 18th December 2020 Youth Court Criteria Referral ProceduresYouth Court Criteria Referral Procedures
COVID Update 21st December 2020
COVID Update for Monday 21 December Dec 20, 2020 The First Minister announced a number of COVID related measures on 19 December. Most notably all of [...]
Glasgow Sheriff Court – Notice of Solemn Court Programme for the Festive Period
Notice of Solemn Courts over festive period - Glasgow Sheriff Court
Glasgow Sheriff Court – Attendance by accused, defence witnesses, parties to civil hearings and their witnesses
Attendance at court by accused, their defence witnesses parties to proceedings and civil hearing witnesses
Christmas & New Year Holiday Courts
The custody courts on 26 December and 2 January will start at 1pm. There will be 2 courts:- Court 4 – JP, Domestic, Sheriff Summary Court [...]
Coronavirus Guidance – Criminal Business Update
Coronavirus Guidance - Criminal Business (No 21) (01-12-20)
Please instruct our Executive Committee Members for today’s Custody Court
Contact :fiona@mckinnonlaw.co.uk Custody Court proforma
GBA Press Release St. Andrew’s Day
27.11.20 - GBA Media Statement
Glasgow Solicitors – St Andrew’s Day Custody Court S.O.S.
St Andrew's Day Custody Court S.O.S
Pro Forma Styles Ng & CWP & Letter of Engagement – Glasgow
PROFORMA PLEA STYLE - NG or CWP - Glasgow COPFS - Letter of Engagement Agent Style
Court Programme for December January and February – Glasgow Sheriff Court
Court programme December 2020t Court programme January 2021t Court programme February 2021t
ADJOUNRED SOLEMN TRIALS GLASGOW SHERIFF COURT
ADJOURNED JURY TRIALS
Notice for Car Ballot 2020 – 2021 GBA Members
Notice for ballot 2020-2021
28.10.20 – Letter seeking proposals for support of Legal Aid Practitioners.pdf
28.10.20 - Letter seeking proposals for support of Legal Aid Practitioners
SSDG Guidance Note for Practitioners and Litigants Management of Civil Business 221020.pdf
SSDG Guidance Note for Practitioners and Litigants Management of Civil Business 221020
SSDG Solemn Business Practice Note 20
20. SSDG Local Practice Note Covid 19 - Number 20
SSDG Amended Court Holidays 2021
Act of Court No 6 (Amended Public Holidays 2021)
Amended Court Holidays 2021 – Glasgow Sheriff Court
Glasgow Court Holidays 2021 amended
CJSW Reports Uplift
Reports can be collected from 9am until 2pm at the solemn witness muster, thereafter the reports will be given to reception, where they can be collected. [...]
GBA Poll Results – Proposal to clear backlog of Trials
14.09.20 - GBA Poll results - proposals to clear the backlog of trials
Letter to Members arising from Meeting with SCTS & COPFS – August
11.09.20 - Letter to members arising from meetings with SCTS and COPFS in August - Including Criminal Law matters
GBA Letter to Joint LANT for Tripartite Meeting
07.09.20 - GBA letter to JOINT LANT for tripartite meeting (Endorsed by Faculty Presidents-Deans)
Fee Review Panel- Letter from GBA, EBA and ABA
08.09.20 - Letter from GBA, EBA and ABA for Fee Review Panel
SSDG – Act of Court Public Holidays until January 2022
SSDG Act of Court No 5 (Public Holidays 2021)
Airdrie Pilot – Style Amended Joint Minute of Acceleration
Airdiee - Amended Min of Acceleration
Glasgow – Christmas & New Year Holiday Courts & Custody Courts 2021
Glasgow Custody Courts 2020 Christmas & New Year Holiday Courts 1 Glasgow Custody Courts 2021
SSDG Act of Court No. 4 – Court Holidays & Custody Court Arrangements
Act of Court No 4 (Public Holiday Amendments) - Signed
Virtual Custody Court Pilot – Amended Practice Note
Amended Practice Note Virtual Custody Court
Civil Business Guidance Note No. 20 & Explanatory Letter
Coronavirus Guidance - Civil Business (No 20) (01-09-20) Letter re Civil Guidance Note 20
SSDG Act of Court Number 4 Amended
SSDG Act of Court No 4 (Public Holiday Amendments) - Signed
Family Court Proof Business
Family Court Proof Business
SSDG Act of Court No 4 of 2020
Act of Court No 4 (Public Holiday Amendments) -
SSDG Guidance for Practitioners and Litigants – Electronic Submission of Documents 260820
SSDG Guidance for Practitioners and Litigants - Electronic Submission of Documents 260820[992] Please find attached Guidance Note from the Sheriff Principal regarding Electronic Submission of Documents. [...]
SSDG Local Practice Note 19a – Refixing Diets
19. SSDG Local Practice Note Covid 19 No 19 - Signed
COVID-19 Face Coverings in SCTS Buildings
Please not the following information from Eric McQueen, Chief Executive, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service:- As you will be aware, SCTS has set out [...]
SSDG Guidance on Management of Civil Business 24/8/20
SSDG Guidance on Management of Civil Business 240820
Letter to MSP’s re Children (Scotland) Bill 2019
19.08.20 - Letter to MSPs re Children (Scotland) Bill 2019
Pilot of virtual domestic custody cases commencing 25th August at 12noon, Court 1- information below
18.08.20 - Letter to GBA - Domestic Virtual Custody Court Pilot Domestic Virtual Custody Court Pilot - Practice Note Police Service of Scotland - Vulnerability Assessment [...]
Appearing in the Bail Appeal Court –
Guidance for Practitioners
Restarting Jury Trials – Information from Practitioners
Link to Restarting Jury Trials Information
SLAB Updates
Click on the links for more information. https://www.slab.org.uk/news/covid-19-payment-to-be-made-in-full-for-civil-schedule-5-detailed-fees-solemn-criminal-and-childrens-interim-fee-claims/ and https://www.slab.org.uk/news/covid-19-provision-now-available-to-submit-interim-claims-under-advice-and-assistance-where-there-is-a-prospect-of-property-being-recovered-or-preserved/
Client Consultation Facilities at Glasgow Sheriff Court
Arising from a member enquiry, we have received confirmation that any Agent requiring to use an interview room in the court building can continue to use [...]
Livingston Sheriff Court Update
Please see this update from the Sheriff Clerk at Livingston :- “......... General information applicable to all practitioners is noted below. Access to the building/courts Other [...]
Diet Court Glasgow Sheriff Court – Important Information
We are advised that the following measures have been put in place for the diet court, to try and allow the court to run as smoothly [...]
SSDG Latest Practice Note – No. 18
18. SSDG Local Practice Note Covid 19 No 18 - Signed
Protocols for Defence witnesses to attend at Court
We have been advised by the Head of the Summary Criminal Department at Glasgow Sheriff Court that the protocol for Defence witnesses attending court is as [...]
Glasgow Family Court Business – Updates 28th July 2020
Glasgow Family Court Business Note Glasgow Family Court Business
Letter re concerns in relation to Custody Access
28.07.20 - Letter re Interview of Accused at GSC [559]
Undertaking Court Update – Glasgow Sheriff Court
From 7 August 2020 the undertaking court will start at 11am in court 20, thereafter in court 2 from 10 August onwards. This is [...]
SSDG Meeting with Sheriff Principal Anwar
Dear Colleagues Further to my email last Thursday after a virtual Deans meeting with the Sheriff Principal please see email from her regarding in civil cases [...]
Bank Holiday Courts
There will be custody courts sitting the next two bank holiday Mondays, which are: Monday – 28 September 2020 – start time 12noon Monday - [...]
Updated guidance on Compliance with Court Orders relating to parental rights and responsibilities
16.07.20 -Final update to covid19 guidance on compliance with court orders relating to parental responsibilities and rights
SSDG Local Practice Note No. 14 – Covid19
14. SSDG Local Practice Note Covid 19 - Signed
SSDG Guidance on Management of Civil Business 21st July 2020
SSDG Guidance on Management of Civil Business 210720
Letter to LANT following GBA Survey
16.07.20 - GBA letter to Joint LANT for tripartite meeting - 1
Family Court Peremptory Diets and Other Business
I wanted to update you about further efforts to restart more of our family business. Peremptory diets The Sheriff Principal has authorised the setting up of [...]
SSDG Guidance on Management of Criminal Business 100720
SSDG Guidance on Management of Criminal Business 100720
Cited Courts & Court Openings SSDG with guidance notes &Practice Note
Colleagues I emailed you on Friday evening just after I had received the information but it appears that many, due to the short notice ( the [...]
Court Rolls Hamilton Sheriff Court
Dear Colleagues, At the last meeting with the Sheriff Principal I had raised the question of having a running order for civil cases at Hamilton for [...]
Remote Custody Pilot at Glasgow Sheriff Court – Letter to Sheriff Principal
08.07.20 - Letter to SP - Remote Representation of Custodies Pilot [497]
Act of Court No 3 (Criminal Court Holidays)SSDG
Act of Court No 3 (Criminal Court Holidays)SSDG
Ad hoc tutors required – Robert Gordon University
ad hoc tutors required 2020 Glas[476]
Updates for Faculty of West Lothian – Criminal business
Update for Faculty West Lothian - Criminal Business[470]
Airdrie civil Generic EMail boxes
Hi Paul As you are aware, we are operating with reduced staffing levels and are dealing with a new court programme. A number of solicitors are [...]
Guidance Criminal Business Note – Number 19
Coronavirus Guidance - Criminal Business (No 19) (01-07-20)[452]
SSDG Practice Note 16 of 2020 – Refixing Diets in Solemn Cases
30.06.20 - SSDG Local Practice Note 16 - Refixing Diets in Solemn Business
Custody Court at Hamilton Sheriff Court on 20th July 2020, for custodies from Hamilton, Airdrie and Lanark
Sheriff Principal Anwar has confirmed that an amalgamated custody court will operate at Hamilton Sheriff Court on 20th July 2020, to process appearances from custody for [...]
Update on First Diets at Glasgow Sheriff Court
From the Head of Solemn Department at Glasgow Sheriff Court - "I would be grateful if you could intimate to members that there will be a [...]
26th June 2020 – Guidance Note Number 18 of 2020 – Reintroduction of Civil Business at Glasgow Sheriff Court
Coronavirus Guidance - Civil Business (No 18) (26-06-20) 26.06.20 - Letter from SP - Reintroduction of Civil Business at GSC
Guidance for telephone conferencing in Family cases at Glasgow Sheriff Court
26.06.20 - Update on Telephone Conferencing in Family Cases at GSC
Glasgow Sheriff Court Holidays, Custody Court Dates and Sessions for 2021
GSC Holidays 2021 Glasgow Custody Courts 2021 Glasgow Sheriff Court Sessions 2021
26th June 2020 – Update on Bail Undertakings at Glasgow Sheriff Court from 30th June
Superseding yesterday's update, the Head of Summary Criminal at Glasgow Sheriff Court has confirmed that with effect from next Tuesday, 30th June 2020, all undertaking cases, [...]
Family proofs update for Glasgow Sheriff Court
25.06.20 - Update re Family proofs at GSC
25th June 2020 – Allocation of Court slots at Glasgow Sheriff Court for criminal cases from 6th July 2020
25.06.20 - Court Slots update for GSC
Bail undertakings update for Glasgow Sheriff Court
We have received the following update from the Head of Summary Criminal Department at Glasgow Sheriff Court:- From tomorrow (26th June 2020) we will be setting [...]
Update on Child Welfare Hearings at Glasgow Sheriff Court
25.06.20 - Child welfare hearings update for GSC
Updated Guidance on Notarisation of documents
17.06.20 - Updated Guidance for Notarisation of documents
24.06.20 – Updated Guidance on the electronic submission of documents in civil cases at Glasgow Sheriff Court
24.06.20 - Updated guidance on electronic submission of documents in civil cases at GSC 24.06.20 - Coronavirus Guidance (No 17) (Electronic Submission of Documents) [...]
Custody courts will operate on 20th July 2020 at Glasgow Sheriff Court (Glasgow Fair Monday)
The Head of the Summary Criminal Department has confirmed the following:- Additional custody courts will be set up on Monday 20th July 2020 (Glasgow Fair weekend). [...]
23.06.20 – Summary Criminal Business Update for Glasgow Sheriff Court
23.06.20 - Summary Criminal Business at GSC Defence written record for Intermediate Diets and AcceleratedTrial Diets The email address for general mail at the [...]
Police Scotland Custody Suite Telephone Numbers
POLICE CUSTODY CENTRE - TELEPHONE NUMBERS
SSDG Practice Note 15 – Section 11 orders
15. SSDG Local Practice Note Covid 19 - Section 11 orders
SSDG Pratice Note 14 – Children’s Referral matters
14. SSDG Local Practice Note Covid 19 - re Children's Hearings
Neil Christie is the new Sheriff Clerk of Glasgow Sheriff Court
Neil Christie's appointment as Sheriff Clerk
Steve Bain’s Retirement as Sheriff Clerk of Glasgow Sheriff Court
Steve Bain's Retirement
Lady Rae’s Retirement
Lady Rae's Retirement
Email address for Adoption Applications at Glasgow Sheriff Court
Please direct your enquiry to glasgowsocialworkreferrals@scotcourts.gov.uk. The Sheriff Principal's Guidance Note 16 of 2020 refers.
Email address for Civil Extracts at Glasgow Sheriff Court
Please direct any enquiry about a civil extract to glasgowcivilextracts@scotcourts.gov.uk
Glasgow Sheriff Court – Guidance Number 16 – Electronic lodging of documents – Civil Business
12.06.20 - GSC - Coronavirus Guidance (No 16) - Electronic Submission of Documents
SSDG Practice Note 13
12.06.20 - SSDG Local Practice Note 13 12.06.20 - SP Anwar Email re Ayr Sheriff Court (1)
SCRA Update – 11th June 2020
11th June 2020 - SCRA Update
Airdrie Plea Guidance
I have just revisited my email, and thought I would make some clarifications and rectify an error I made in my initial email to you. The [...]
SSDG Guidance Notes for Civil Business
Guidance for Practitioners and Litigants - Management of Civil Business 100620 (1) SSDG - Electronic Submission of Documents 100620 (1)
New Social Referral Mailbox
New Social work referral e mail address (1)
Further Statement by GBA – Trial by Jury in Scotland
The GBA has previously stated our commitment to trial by jury in Scotland- 16.04.20 - GBA Executive Committee Submissions re Jury Provision - Covid-19 The GBA [...]
Legal Aid Under Lockdown
Legal Aid Under Lockdown
SSDG Local Practice Note number 12
12. SSDG Local Practice Note 12 - Signed
Order Number 4 & 5 North Strathclyde
Order No 4 FINAL re Criminal Business Order number 5 FINAL re Criminal Business 1 june
Plans for Custody Courts from 3rd June 2020
Custody Courts from 03.06.2020
New Rules for Civil Members
Civil members - New SSI Link Below & note - New rules for civil members This instrument also amends the Ordinary Cause Rules 1993 to insert [...]
SSDG Practice Note Number 11
11. SSDG Local Practice Note 11 - Signed
LSS Notary Public – Remote Execution of Document Link
Link To LSS Doc
SSDG Court – Please note the email address for service on SLC of court/official documents.
Please note the email address for service on SLC of court/official documents. The email address for AWI previously provided remains for those applications LegalServices@southlanarkshire.gov.uk [...]
Coronavirus Guidance in respect of Criminal Business No. 15 of 2020
Please note - In particular, can you note the section headed “Pleas of Guilty in Solemn Cases”? This formalises the procedure that has operated to facilitate [...]
Petition Court – change from Court 3
Petition court change - from Court 3 - to Court 8
CJSM Application –
CJSM Appplication details
Coronavirus – Order Refixing Solemn Criminal Business No 14
Coronavirus - Order Refixing Solemn Criminal Business (No 14) (21-05-20)
Updates for Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde
Guidance No. 3 of 2020 18 May 2020 for Criminal Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde_ Amended Act of Court 2020 North Strathclyde
SSDG Refixing Diets – Practice Note 10
10. SSDG Local Practice Note - Signed
Custody Court operating in Hamilton Monday 25th May ( Public Holiday)
Act of Court No 1 (Criminal Court Holidays) Signed
Guidance in Respect of facilitating guilty pleas
Guidance in respect Guilty pleas
The Guilty Plea Court in SSDG
Information for Defence Agents in respect of Guilty Plea court in SSDG Final
Restart Applications in SSDG
Restart Applications SSDG
Locktons – Clarification of Message & contact details
Locktons - Clarification of message & Contact details
Social Distancing at Glasgow Sheriff Court
2 metre social distancing requirements while in court
Guidance Glasgow – Civil Business Number 13
Coronavirus Guidance - Civil Business (No 13) (15-05-20)
Guilty Plea Courts SSDG
We have received the following information regarding upcoming guilty pleas courts at Hamilton & Dumfries :- The Guilty Pleas Court will be convened in Hamilton on [...]
Covid 19 Testing arrangements for the Scottish Legal Profession
Link to Information
Order in respect of Summary Criminal Business – Refixing Diets No. 12 of 2020
Coronavirus - Order Refixing Summary Criminal Business (No 12) (14-05-20)
Guardianship Guidance for Lanark. Hamilton & Airdrie
Guardianship guidance for Hamilton, Lanark & Airdrie
Videoconferencing Leaflet – SLAB
Video conference leaflet - Summer - updated Feb 2020
Dumbarton Refixing Dates – Criminal
Dumbarton Criminal 14 April 2020 to 7 May 2020 Refixing Dates
Guilty Pleas Court
coronavirus-guidance---progressing-guilty-pleas-(11-05-20)
Derek Ogg QC – Funeral Arrangements and An Obituary from GBA Past President and Friend, Ann Ritchie
Derek Ogg QC An Obituary The funeral (which will be restricted to 20 people due to Covid-19) will take place on Friday, 15th May, 2020 at [...]
Update from Hamilton Dean 6th May 2020
2. UPDATE NOTE FROM HAMILTON DEAN ON SETTLED CASES 6TH MAY 2020 UPDATE NOTE FROM HAMILTON DEAN ON 6TH MAY 2020
6th May 2020 SSDG Practice Note
9. SSDG Local Practice Note Covid 19 - Number 9.docx
SLCC Operating Plan & Budget 2019-2020 – Letter to SLCC frfom GBA
Letter to Chief Executive, SLCC Re Budget
CHILDREN’S HEARING UPDATE
Children's Hearings update 5th May ALison Heron SCRA Childrens-Hearings-update-Monday-20-April-2020 SCRA Objective Connect - Participant Guide (1)
Appeal – Howard League
Dear Supporters, URGENT APPEAL – ACTION AGAINST THE COVID-19 CRISIS IN OUR PRISONS. Everyone in Scotland has been coping with frightening and difficult times during the [...]
Note from Dean at Hamilton re Restarting Civil Business
Note from Dean at Hamilton re Restarting Civil Business Letter to Dean from Sheriff Principal
29th April 2020 – Dumbarton – Refixing Dates
Dumarton Criminal Business Dumbarton civil business
29th April 2020 Glasgow – Order in respect of summary criminal business Refixing diets
Coronavirus - Order Refixing Summary Criminal Business (No 7) (25-03-20)(corrected) please note the difference between this and the original Number 7 practice note is:- • [...]
New Guidance on Civil Court Business
Link to Article
Sheriff Principal Anwar
On behalf of our members, the Executive Committee of the Glasgow Bar Association wish to extend our thanks to you for your contributions to the development [...]
Retirement of Sheriffs MacKinnon and Ruxton
On behalf of our members, the Executive Committee of the Glasgow Bar Association wish to extend our thanks to you both and express our appreciation for [...]
Legal Assistance Update – Children’s and Solemn Legal Aid
Link to Article
Letter to SCRA – Coronavirus Update 28th April 2020
28.04.20 - Letter to SCRA Coronavirus update
Coronavirus – Dealing with Bail Reviews Summary & Solemn at Glasgow Sheriff Court
Coronavirus - Dealing with Bail Reviews - Summary & Solemn
Guardianship Cases – Practical Guidance for Hamilton, Lanark & Airdrie
Guardianship guidance for HSC
SCTS – Sheriff Court civil Business
Link to Article
Livingston Sheriff & JP Court – re-fixed diets
Context & Tables Below:- Hi Ann As previously discussed, I have attached spreadsheets containing details of re-fixed diets in respect of both Livingston Sheriff & Justice [...]
SCTS guidance from Defence solicitors who wish to conduct criminal hearings by electronic means
SCTS guidance from Defence solicitors who wish to conduct criminal hearings by electronic means
Lockton Premium Payments – Professional Indemnity Insurance – Update Payment Holidays
Dear Members, Lockton Premium Payments - Professional Indemnity Insurance In response to an issue raised with us, we have made enquiries with the Law Society of [...]
Deferring VAT and Income Tax payments
This is an automatic scheme and no UK business is required to pay VAT until at least 30th June 2020. Payments on Account for Self-Assessments that [...]
On Line Courts – Update
On Line Court Update
Update for Children’s Hearing
Update Children's Hearings Update SCRA
SSDG Practice Note Number 8 & Information Notice
8. SSDG Local Practice Note Covid 19 - Number 8 SSDG Information Notice 17 April 2020
GBA Executive Committee Submissions re Jury Provision
16.04.20 - GBA Executive Committee Submissions re Jury Provision - Covid-19
Covid 19 – Court Adjournments
Following the commencement of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020, it is no longer necessary to extend 110 day, 140 day, 11 month or 12 month timebars [...]
Covid Bail, Appeal Case, JD BK v HMA
Covid Bail, Appeal Case, JD BK v HMA
Lockton Premium Payments – Professional Indemnity Insurance
Dear Members, Lockton Premium Payments - Professional Indemnity Insurance In response to an issue raised with us, we have made enquiries with the Law Society of [...]
Covid 19 – Guide to homeworking for lawyers
Covid 19 - Guide to Homeworking for lawyers
Article – Who cares if the courts are shut
Article by SKO
Nos 7 – SSDG Practice Note
Nos 7 SSDG Local Practice Note Covid 19 - 7-2020
SCTS update 14th April
UPDATE
Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde Guidance in respect of Criminal Business No 2 of 2020
Guidance in respect of Criminal Business N0. 2 of 2020 dated 8th April 2020
Condolences – Deirdre MacNeill QC
The Glasgow Bar Association were saddened to hear of the Death of Deirdre MacNeill QC who has passed away at the age of 65. Ms MacNeill [...]
Sheriffdom of South Strathclyde Dumfries and Galloway Order No6 of 2020
SSDG Practice Note Number 6
Condolences Tom Bannigan
The GBA were saddened to hear of the death of Tom Bannigan, Senior solicitor at Glasgow. Tom, well well known in Glasgow and beyond . [...]
Coronavirus Guidance – Criminal Business (No 11)
11 Coronavirus Guidance - Criminal Business (No 11) (07-04-20)
Coronavirus – Order Refixing Solemn Criminal Business (No 10)
10 Coronavirus - Order Refixing Solemn Criminal Business (No 10) (07-04-20)
Sheriffdom Hub Courts Operating throughout Coronavirus
Information on all courts
Delegation of a custody appearance by an appointed solicitor to a solicitor outside the firm.
With immediate effect, and for the duration of the Covid-19 consolidation of custody appearances in a reduced number of courts, we will consider the government instructions [...]
Guidance Notes – Grampian Highlands & Islands
GHI GuidanceSummaryBusiness Grampian Highlands and Islands GHICoronavirus Civil Guidance Note - Grampian Highlands & Islands
Catering facilities at Glasgow Sheriff Court
WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT. There will be no service provided by Baxter Storey throughout Glasgow Sheriff Court until further notice. This includes the replenishment of Vending Machines. [...]
Our scheduled committee meeting on Monday 6th April shall have only 1 Agenda Item and that shall be:- “Discussions on Government proposals in relation to Jury Trials”……
.....when the committee will be discussing alternative suggestion which have to be lodged for later in April – If you have any suggestions you would like [...]
Further Statement in relation to the Scottish Government’s Proposed Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill
The President of the Association addressed the issues in relation to the Bill with regards to Criminal Matters yesterday:- Response to Plans to suspend Jury trials [...]
In response to plans to suspend jury trials in Scotland the President of the GBA has stated
“Trial by jury is one of the great principles of our Scottish justice system. It has stood the test of time for hundreds of years through [...]
Protocol for court users during Covid 19 outbreak
Protocol Link
Coronavirus – Clarification if anyone has to go to Court
Attendance is covered by Regs 5(1), 8(4) and 8(5) (f) and (h) of the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Regs 2020 The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) [...]
Coronavirus Crisis: Guidance on Compliance with Court Orders Relating to Parental Responsibilities and Rights
guidance-on-compliance-with-family-court-orders-27-03-20 (3)
Glasgow Sheriff Court Guidance in respect of the warranting of urgent initial writs etc. (nos 9)
Coronavirus Guidance - Warranting of Urgent Writs and Applications (No 9) (27-03-20)
Glasgow Sheriff Court – Update catering facilities for staff
WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT - At 3pm 27th March Please note - Baxter Storey - Amended Opening Hours Staff Restaurant Breakfast 08.30am-11.00am Lunch 11.00am-13.30pm Vending machines will [...]
Update Edinburgh Sheriff Court
26.03.20 - Sheriff Principal Coronavirus Guidance Civil & Criminal Business 25.03.20 - EBA re ESC Edinburgh Sheriff Court - update diet courts
Information on Court and Court business at SSDG
25.03.20 - Sheriffdom of SSDG - Final Order Transfer of Proceedings to Hamilton and Dumfries 25.03.20 - SSDG Protocol - 4 - 2020 - Minute for [...]
Communication – Agents to Prison Video Links
Below - some new guidance on the Prison VC links. This is on SLAB website now. They can still accept new solicitors who have not registered [...]
Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde Guidance re SCRA Cases
26.03.20 - Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde - Guidance re SCRA Cases
Guidance & Notes – Court of Session Appeal Court, High Court & Sheriff Court Appeals & Civil Sheriff Appeal Court
25.03.20 - CoS - Covid19 Guidance 25.03.20 - Covid19 -Civil Sheriff Appeal Court contingency arrangements 25.03.20 - High Court and Sheriff Court Criminal Appeals - Covid19 [...]
Contacting your clients in prison by email – Information for the Legal Profession
Email a prisoner - Info for the Legal Profession
Civil Business at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court
Civil Business at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court
Link to the English Family Court Guidance
Guidance link
Message from Crown Agent
25.03.20 - Message from Crown Agent
Letter from Minister for Community Safety Ash Denham to legal profession
Letter from Ash Denham MSP 27th March Update is that The draft legislation is expected by the Law Soc soon and it will be about coronovirus [...]
Guidance on SCRA Cases – Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde
Guidance re SCRA Cases_ Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde 26 03 20
Children’s Hearings – Note for Glasgow
Arrangements SCRA took initial steps to preserve orders that were either deemed urgent or in danger of lapsing. These were administrative that simply preserved the status [...]
Parole Board for Scotland – Note
Starting Friday 27th March Tribunals/Oral Hearing will take place as teleconferences. there will be no face to face or video link hearings. the PBS will need [...]
Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde – Notes
Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde Order Refixing Summary Criminal Business 1 Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde Order Transfer of Proceedings NS 26 March 2020
North Strathclyde Coronavirus – Guidance Note Civil Business dated 25th March 2020
North Strathclyde - Coronavirus Guidance - Civil Business 2-2020_25.3.20
Court arrangements from 25th March as per Scottish Courts website
court arrangements from 25th March
Coronavirus Business Support Fund
Please click for further information
Guidance in respect of Criminal Business – Glasgow Sheriff Court
8 Coronavirus Guidance - Criminal Business (No 8) (25-03-20)
7 Coronavirus – Order in respect of Summary Criminal Business – Refixing diets
7Coronavirus - Order Refixing Summary Criminal Business (No 7) (25-03-20)
Joint National Protocol for the use of Video Links between courts and police stations during COVAD19 pandemic
Joint National Protocol Custodies and Video links
Coronavirus- Local Practice Notes from Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde
Sheriffdom North Strathclyde - Coronavirus Guidance - Civil Business (No 1) 24th March 2020 Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde - Coronavirus Guidance - Criminal Business (No 1) [...]
Coronavirus – Local Practice Notes from South Strathclyde Dumfries & Galloway
SSDG Local Practice Note Covid 19 - civil Number 2SSDG Local Practice Note Covid 19 - Number 3 Criminal Business
Coronavirus – Guidance Note Glasgow Sheriff Court number 4
4 Coronavirus Guidance - Criminal Business (No 4) (24-03-20)
Glasgow Sheriff Court – Coronavirus Update on Refixing Summary Criminal Business 24th March – Number 6
6 Coronavirus - Guidance Refixing Summary Criminal Business (No 6) (24-03-20)
Glasgow Sheriff Court – Coronavirus Update on Civil Business – dated 24th March – nos 5
Coronavirus Guidance - Civil Business (No 5) (24-03-20)
Covid 19- Implications for Court Business in Paisley Sheriff Court
Covid 19 - Implications for Court Business in Paisley Sheriff Court
Guidance from Hamilton Sheriff Court on refixing Summary Criminal Business
Hamilton - Refixing Summary Criminal Business (23-03-20).docx1 Hamilton
Coronavirus – Guidance Refixing Summary Criminal Business – Glasgow Sheriff Court – number 3 issued 23rd March 2020
Coronavirus - Guidance Refixing Summary Criminal Business (No 3) (23-03-20)
Guidance Note for Criminal Business, number 1 & Civil Business , number 2 , Glasgow Sheriff Court issued Friday 20th March
Coronavirus Guidance - Criminal Business (1 Coronavirus Guidance - Civil Business (No 2)
Letter to Ash Denham MSP re COVAD19 and Impact on Legal Aid Firms
Letter to Ash Denham - COVID 19 Impact on Legal Aid practitioners 1
PROBLEMS WITH WEBSITE
We are trying to keep our members updated with News items. Unfortunately we are experiencing problems loading items onto Website - we are trying to have [...]
SOLICITOR ADVOCATE PROGRAMME PART 1
The GBA solicitor advocate programme part 1 (The GBA will be running the full 10 hours required) “Language Development Skills when dealing with Children & [...]
YOUR VIEWS WANTED – SCOTTISH LEGAL AID REVIEW PANEL
RESPONSE FOR THE FEE REVIEW PANEL PLEASE CUT AND PASTE THE QUESTIONS BELOW WHICH WILL ALLOW YOU TO COMPLETE AS A WORD DOCUMENT AND RETURN TO [...]
Practice Note – Court Dress
Please click on link Practice note - Court Dress
GBA Charity 2020 – The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
The GBA are delighted to announce the chosen charity for 2020 will be the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice. Throughout this year - we [...]
Apology to GBA by Mr. Billy Smith
Following the post placed on to the Facebook page of Complete Clarity Solicitors on 2nd of February by Mr. Billy Smith, the GBA wrote to [...]
Next Social Event – GBA Karaoke Night Friday 21st February
ADMIRAL BAR Waterloo Street, Glasgow 7 pm - to Late Contact Aileen (0141 420 6142) info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk or any of social committee for tickets (£2.00) [...]
Next GBA Committee Meeting …
Monday March 2nd at 5.45pm Any items you wish placed on Agenda - Please let a member of the committee know - details of committee below [...]
GBA KARAOKE NIGHT IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND….
FULL DETAILS HERE
Next GBA Committee meeting 3rd February
Any items you wish placed on Agenda ( GBA Members) please contact Moira, Aileen or any committee member
GBA Family Law Weekend is filling up fast…..
Please contact Aileen at GBA Office for a booking form ASAP if you wish to Book
Next GBA Committee Meeting….
Will be held on Monday 13th January at 5.45pm - Any Agenda Items - please advise a member of the committee Committee Members [...]
For Users of the Bar Common Room
The servery will be closed in the common room from Friday 20th December until Friday 3rd Janaury Staff canteen will remain open on the 23rd, 24th, [...]
Decision on the Consultation of the standard of proof at the Scottish Solicitors Discipline Tribunal
The Glasgow Bar Association responded to this consultation to oppose the lowering of the standard of proof at the Scottish Solicitors Discipline Tribunal. The GBA supported [...]
GBA FESTIVE DRINKS – ALL WELCOME
WEDNESDAY 18TH DECEMBER - BAVARIA BRAUHAUS FROM 5PM - CLOSES MIDNIGHT CHRISTMAS JUMPERS OPTIONAL PLEASE RSVP TO SOCIAL SUB COMMITTEE, AILEEN, FIONA, LINDSAY, KATY & [...]
NEXT GBA COMMITTEE MEETING – 16TH DECEMBER
MEMBERS - ANY AGENDA ITEMS PLEASE ADVISE AILEEN OR ANY OF THE COMMITTEE FULL DETAILS OF THE COMMITTEE BELOW..... COMMITTEE DETAILS
NEXT CPD – FEBRUARY 28TH ALL DAY LEGAL AID CONFERENCE
BOOK ON LINE HERE
SAVE THE DATE FAMILY LAW EVENT OF THE YEAR
SAVE THE DATE 2020 FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
AGM – WEDNESDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 2019
BAR COMMON ROOM 5.15PM REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS START 5.30PM MEMBERS ONLY
NEXT CPD – MANDATORY ETHICS 22ND NOVEMBER
FULL DETAILS
Pilot – Post Conviction Warrants Glasgow Sheriff Court
Persons appearing on failure to appear warrants granted in the alcohol or drugs courts will be put before the relevant sheriff the day they appear [...]
Pilot – Case Management in Summary Criminal cases
A Pilot is being tried in Dundee, Hamilton & Paisley full details:- Practice Note - Case Management in Summary Criminal Cases - Pilot Hamilton, Dunde [...]
GBA 60TH YEAR – DIAMOND PARTY
WE HAVE HAD THE FORMAL CELEBRATION DINNER - FANTASTIC NIGHT! NOW THE INFORMAL PARTY .........HOPING FOR ANOTHER FANTASTIC NIGHT GBA DIAMOND PARTY DETAILS [...]
NEXT CPD EVENT – EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY – 20TH SEPTEMBER
FULL DETAILS HERE
GBA Next CPD Friday 19th August
Children's Law - Half day Conference - full details on events page https://www.glasgowbarassociation.co.uk/event/childrens-law-half-day-conference/
Stephen Semple Quiz – Beatson Cancer Charity say thank you
The Beatson Cancer Charity acknowledge our contribution raised from the Quiz - this year we donated £814.50, making a total of £3701.60 in total for [...]
Booking form – Annual Dinner
Annual Dinner Booking form web
GBA LENDING LIBRARY
GBA Lending Library Notice
GBA Statement on Bullying & Harassment
GBA Statement on Bullying & Harassment
The GBA is 60!- The Diamond Annual Dinner 6th September
..Come join us to celebrate click for full detail THE DIAMOND DINNER
FLAGS Core Training 28 & 29th September 2019
The Family Law Arbitration Group (Scotland) Training Course - Full Details Below FLAGS CORE TRAINING September 2019 (1)
Glasgow Bar Association Schools’ Debating Competition
There were 4 finalists in the Competition this year:- St Ninian's High, Natasha Cameron & Mary Treesa Biju Bishopbriggs High, Mia McAllister & Tiana [...]
Update from the Forensic Institute
Newsletter https://createsend.com/t/r-FD825F4DF840A8AC2540EF23F30FEDED
Next GBA Committee Meeting …
is Monday 1st July - please speak to any of the committee if you have any items you wish placed on the agenda [...]
Graham Wilson Matchplay Golf Competition 2019 – And the Winner was – David Fisken- Congratulations
Entries now being taken for this annual match play - Entry Fee £20.00 per person Contact Aileen at info@glasgowbarassociaion.co.uk by Friday 14th June [...]
Donald Dewar Debate – Law Society of Scotland
The Glasgow Bar Association was proud to sponsor the second prize for this annual event. The wnning team was Bearsden Academy - Congratulations to them [...]
Next GBA Committee Meeting 3rd June
If You have any Agenda Items please contact any of the committee
Next GBA CPD 5th June AWI A Practice Update
This seminar will cover a number of issues :- • A View from the bench • Practice Note • Legislation Reform & Developments • What [...]
NEXT GBA Committee Meeting Monday 13th May
Please advise any committee member if you wish an item added to the Agenda
Relocation of the Child Welfare Court and Adult with Incapacity Court.
.. from the 13th of May the Child Welfare Courts.. ..which sit on a Monday and Thursday each week will be relocated from the Sheriff [...]
The results – Martin Lavery Cup for Excellence in Public Speaking
All of the Contestants at the Final, were in the Judge's and the audience view, Excellent. Head Judge, Mr David Fitzpatrick said it was a [...]
The Domestic Abuse Scotland Act 2018
..comes into effect on the 1st April 2019 We will be running a seminar to cover an Analysis from the Crown & A view from [...]
Next GBA CPD – How to Run a proof
April 17th
GBA Plea in Mitigation competition – Congratulations to the contestants
6 Strathclyde Diploma students contested the GBA Plea in Mitigation competition on Monday 11 March 2019 before Lady Rae in the High Court in Glasgow. [...]
THE GBA ANNUAL QUIZ 2019
DATE AND VENUE ANNOUNCED - FRIDAY 26TH APRIL - SEE EVENTS PAGE FOR FULL DETAILS
March CPD Event – 27th March – Issues at Trial
See events page for More information & booking
March – Next CPD Event – Family Law weekend 15th & 16th March
GBA Family Law Weekend Non Residential & Residential places - see events page for more details
GBA COMMITTEE MEETING
The Next committee meeting is on Monday 4th March Any Member wishing to put forward any Agenda item for the meeting please contact Moira or [...]
Reply from The Minister for Community Safety regarding 3% pay rise for legal aid lawyers
Please click on the link below letter from Ash Denham Minister for Community Safety Open letter from The GBA to the Minister for community [...]
GBA CPD(T) PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED FOR 2019
SEE THE EVENTS PAGE FOR FURTHER DETAILS 12th February 2019 - Things you need to know about Personal Injury even if you don’t do much [...]
NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2019
IF YOU HAVE ANY ITEMS YOU WISH PLACED ON THE AGENDA - PLEASE CONTACT ANY COMMITTEE MEMBER OR E MAIL info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk
CPD PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED FOR 2019
MORE EVENTS WILL BE ADDED - PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WOULD LIKE SOMETHING ADDED WHICH HAS NOT BEEN INCLUDED PLEASE SEE THE EVENTS PAGE [...]
OPEN LETTER TO SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT REGARDING 3% PAY RISE FOR LEGAL AID LAWYERS
Room 1.29, Sheriff Court, Glasgow, G5 9DA 31st December 2018 Ms Ashten Regan-Denham MSP Community Safety Minister The Scottish Government Edinburgh Dear Ms Denham, The [...]
2018 – 2019 GBA Committee
Following on from our AGM in November we are delighted to announce that Andrew Stevenson has been appointed GBA President and Billy Lavelle has been [...]
2019 CPD Programme
The CPD Programme (Evening sessions) for 2019 is being finalised by the GBA Education Committee and hopefully will have 'something' for everyone - full details [...]
Curators ad Litem and Reporting Officersat Glasgow Sheriff Court for Adoption and Permanence Orders.
Curators ad Litem and Reporting Officers GBA Supported Training Event WHAT ? :- A practitioner training event for those Solicitors on the List of CALs [...]
TCPD – Mandatory Ethics Module – Next Presentation…
April 2019 - To be confirmed for trainee solicitors between month 9 and 15 of their traineeship contact info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk for application form
Next GBA Committee Meeting will be on Monday 7th January 2019
and not Monday 5th October due to firework display at Glasgow Green and expected high traiff around the area
Thanks to all Delegates and Speakers who attended the Criminal Law Conference
o On Friday 26th October - it was the busiest conference in the GBA history and a tremendous success with lots of interaction with the Fabulous [...]
NEXT CPD – ANNUAL CRIMINAL CONFERENCE FRIDAY 26TH OCTOBER
Book online at events page or contact info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk HUGELY POPULAR EVENT AND NOW HAVE LIMITED SPACES FULL DETAILS OF PROGRAMME
MANDATORY ETHICS – TCPD – NEXT PRESENTATION NOVEMBER
SEE EVENTS PAGE FOR FULL DETAILS LIMITED CAPACITY
THANK YOU TO ALL THE DELEGATES AND SPEAKERS AT WHAT WAS THE FAMILY
LAW EVENT OF THE YEAR... FEEDBACK WAS TREMENDOUS THANKS TO ALL full details or contact by phone 0141 420 6142 for booking form [...]
Next GBA Committee meeting..
Monday 8th October 2018 Any items Members wish placed on Agenda - please contact committee member
Thanks to all of the Speakers and Delegates who attended the Excellence in Advocacy weekend conference
at the Colessio Hotel, Stirling, 28th & 29th September It was a fabulous weekend with lots of Education, networking and a bit of fun... see [...]
NEXT CPD- EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY 28th & 29th September
click on here for event information
International Bar Association – Survey : Harassment in the Legal Profession
Link to Survey The International Bar Association has asked us to share the letter below with our Members. An e mail has been sent to [...]
Congratulations to Immediate Past President Lindsey McPhie ( Kooner)
Congratulations to Lindsey on her appointment as Summary Sheriff. We wish her all the best. She will be missed by all at the Glasgow Bar [...]
Congratulations to our Member Surindar Sethi
Well Done to our Member Surindar Sethi – He took his 67 year old legs on a cycle ride from his home in Crossford to [...]
Next GBA Committee Meeting
There will be no Committee meeting in August. The next Committee meeting will be Monday 3rd September 2018 - Agenda items to Aileen at [...]
GBA Annual Dinner Friday 7th September 2018
TABLES ARE SELLING FAST Full details on the events page Contact info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk for booking details
Next CPD
PROCEEDS OF CRIME - A VIEW FROM ALL SIDES Thursday 30th August see events page for full details
Glasgow Bar Association F.C Tour to Ballymena June 2018
The Glasgow Bar Association’s self-proclaimed ‘Golden Generation’ of footballers travelled to Ballymena, Northern Ireland, on Saturday 23 June to play a friendly match Ballymena Utd [...]
EXCELLENT SPEAKERS CONFIRMED FOR EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY WEEKEND 28TH & 29TH SEPTEMBER 2018
SPEAKERS NOW ANNOUNCED LORD MATTHEWS “KEYNOTE ADDRESSS” FRANCES McMENAMIN QC SHERIFF FRANK CROWE PAUL BROWN, ADVOCATE DEPUTE TOMMY ROSS QC GERRY CONSIDINE SOLICITOR ADVOCATE [...]
GBA ANNUAL DINNER FRIDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER- BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
ANNUAL DINNER & CEILIDH HILTON GLASGOW GROSVENOR Friday 7TH September 2018 7pm – 1am HOST – STV’S PETER MARTIN** CEILIDH BAND PLEASE CONTACT info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk for booking [...]
GBA FOOTBALL TEAM RAISE FUNDS FOR CANCER RESEARCH
WELL DONE GUYS! Six members of the GBA football team took part in the Men’s 10k in Glasgow on Sunday 17 June 2018. Graeme [...]
Next CPD
The Trial Starts at the Police Station Thursday 21st June registration at 4.15pm -start 5.00pm See events Page for full details [...]
GBA Golf Matchplay – Summer 2018
Ties to be played to a conclusion by 16 July No replays Gerry McClure v Paul Anderson Paul reid v Phil Cohen John McGuire [...]
GBA Football Team – Then & Now
Tension is mounting .... as the GBA Football team prepare for their impending trip to Ireland next week... Can they follow in the footsteps of the [...]
Glasgow Bar Association High Schools Debating Competition Winners & Finalists
"This house believes that unrestricted free speech is the mark of a healthy democracy" was the Motion debated at the final of the competition. The final [...]
Mandatory Ethics Course – Next Presentation
FRIDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2018 see events page or contact info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk
GBA Annual Schools’ Debating Competition – Final 13th June 2018
Time: 19.00 – 21.00 Venue: Glasgow Sheriff Court For 27 years the Glasgow Bar Association has been the sponsor of this impressive annual Debating Competition for [...]
Annual Golf Trip 2018
The Annual Golf Day out in Gullane was a huge success .... And the winner was GBA Past President Ross Yuill who we are told played [...]
A Day at the Races
We are looking to arrange a day out at the Races Summer 2018 Notes of interest to Lindsey Gaughan Social Secretary or info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk [...]
Golf Matchplay 2018
Names are now being taken Notes of interest to info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk
THE GBA & GDPR
please see members only page for GBA Privacy Policy and Letter of Engagement style
Next CPD ‘The Trial starts in the Police station’
21st June, 2018 - see events page for full details
The Forensic Institute Newsletter May
Forensic Newletter
SASO NEXT CONFERENCE TONIGHT 10TH MAY
ADDICTIONS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE FULL DETAILS https://www.sastudyoffending.org.uk/attachments/article/165/Addictions%20and%20Criminal%20Justice%20-%20Final%20Programme%20and%20Speaker%20Biographies.pdf
THE 2018 SIMPLE GROUP GBA ASSOCIATION GOLF INVITATIONAL
With fundraising for 'Simon Community Scotland' who work to combat the causes and effects of homelessness see link for more information and pictures of this great [...]
GBA ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
The Annual Golf Outing this year will be Friday 8th June at Gullane Golf Course, Number - 2 Course - see the events page for [...]
Next GBA Committee Meeting
The next committee meeting with be 14th May 2018 as 7th May a court holiday
Strathclyde University Plea in Mitigation Competition – Sponsored by GBA
Congratulations to all of the five finalists from Strathlyde University Diploma Year 2018 - The pleas were presented to Lady Rae. The winner was Darren Cox [...]
CPD happening soon
The New Private Residential Tenancy The Trial Starts at the Police Station A Masterclass for Trainee Solicitors (full day event) [...]
GBA Quiz – Stephen Semple Memorial
... and the winning team - 'The McKinnon Stable' congratulations to them - It was as a great night and over £1000.00 raised for Cancer [...]
2018 Annual Family Residential – A Huge success
The Family Law Residential Weekend 2018 - It would be hard to imagine that the annual conference could receive more plaudits than previous events. However, [...]
GBA Night Out For Thomas Leonard Ross QC
The GBA were delighted to spend the evening with Friends and colleagues celebrating Thomas Ross appointment as QC