Judiciary of Scotland

Welcome to the website of the judiciary in Scotland. You will find lots of information about judges, the work they do in each of the different courts and some helpful advice if you are attending court or simply want to come in and see what happens.

You can also find up-to-date information on the latest sentencing statements which will allow you to read what a judge has said in court on passing sentence. We also publish summaries of opinions, fatal accident inquiry determinations and other major court decisions in Scotland.

About the Judiciary

Website of the Judiciary in Scotland

Message from the Lord President

Welcome to the judicial website - a first for judges in Scotland. We hope that you find ithis website both helpful and informative. It is our intention to publish as much information as we can, as quickly as we can. We believe it is vital in a democracy that justice is not only seen to be done, but that it operates in an open and transparent way and contributes to public understanding and awareness of what takes place in courts each day across Scotland.

Lord President

Latest Sentencing Statement / Fatal Accident Inquiry

PF v Mark Omozik, Archibald Burnett, Sarah Burnett & Sharon Andrews

Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Sentencing Statement

At Airdrie Sheriff Court Sheriff Dickson sentenced Mark Omozik (34), Archibald Burnett(39), Sarah Burnett(40) and Sharon Andrews (34) in relation to the assault of a number of police officers and breach of the peace in the Stewart Inn, Cardowen Road, Stepps on 24 October 2011 following a funeral.

Latest Court Opinion

PETITION FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW BY SCOTCH WHISKY ASSOCIATION & OTHERS

Friday, 3 May, 2013
Court Opinion

Summary of Lord Doherty's decision in the Petition for Judicial Review.

@JudgesScotland - Airdrie Sheriff Court. Sheriff Dickson sentences 4 people in relation to BOP & assaults and on police officers http://t.co/OR8GKpdsRb

@JudgesScotland - The full determination in FAI into death of Natasha Paton is now available. http://t.co/wRgh6BMQO2

@JudgesScotland - Summary of FAI into death of Natasha Paton now available. Full Determination will be available shortly. http://t.co/D9KKvVanyo