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.

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Message from the Lord President

Welcome to the judicial website. We hope that you find this 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

HMA v Edward Cairney and Avril Jones

Wednesday, 17 July, 2019
Sentencing Statement

At the High Court in Glasgow today, 17 July 2019, Lord Matthews sentenced Edward Cairney and Avril Jones to life imprisonment with a punishment part of 14 years after the two accused were found guilty of the murder of Margaret Fleming and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.

Latest Court Opinion

Joanne Murray v Amanda Donaldson

Thursday, 4 April, 2019
Court Opinion

Following a civil proof at Airdrie Sheriff Court, Sheriff Derek O’Carroll has ruled that the defender (Amanda Donaldson) is liable to repay £18,734 to the pursuer (Joanne Murray), as a result of the defender’s fraudulent misrepresentation, including £1,160 (cash withdrawals), £9,832 (point-of-sale purchases) and £7,742 (foreign currency). The following is a summary of Sheriff O’Carroll’s judgment.

@JudgesScotland - Glasgow High Court: Edward Cairney and Avril Jones sentenced to life imprisonment with punishment parts of 14 years… https://t.co/KNHWsS5DY7

@JudgesScotland - Edinburgh High Court: Alan Kusz sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment, having been found guilty of sexually assaultin… https://t.co/vjjRYm6WI7

@JudgesScotland - Edinburgh High Court: Robin Irons sentenced to three years’ imprisonment, having pleaded guilty to historical child… https://t.co/ufddLst628

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