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Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme

Monday, 20 August, 2018
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The head of the Scottish judiciary has launched a new Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme, which gives any qualified solicitor, solicitor-advocate or advocate the opportunity to apply to spend up to three days observing the work of a judicial office holder.

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New Judicial Protocol for cross-border children’s cases

Tuesday, 24 July, 2018
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Lord Carloway, head of the Scottish judiciary and Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division in England & Wales, have agreed a new judicial protocol which will provide for the direct exchange of information between judges in intra-UK cross-border cases involving children.

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Statement from the Judicial Office for Scotland on the suspension of part-time sheriff Peter Watson

Thursday, 12 July, 2018
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Following the extra judicial settlement of the Heather Capital action in which part-time sheriff Peter Watson was named as one of the defenders, the Lord President has lifted the suspension imposed upon him in terms of section 34 of the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008. Sheriff Watson will resume part-time judicial duties with effect from 12 July 2018.

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New Employment Judge

Monday, 28 May, 2018
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Robert King has been appointed to the panel of judges of Employment Tribunals (Scotland).

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New Sheriff appointed

Wednesday, 16 May, 2018
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David Young QC has been appointed to the office of sheriff by Her Majesty the Queen, on the recommendation of the First Minister.

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