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Library
Scottish Court Service Publication Scheme
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 gives a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities. In accordance with this Act we have made the Scottish Court Service Publication Scheme available on this web site.
Leaflets & Publications
The Scottish Court Service and the Scottish Government Justice Department, Courts Group publish a number of leaflets and other documents relating to their work.
Rules & Legislation
Rules of Court made after May 2002 are detailed on this site.
Court judgments
Scottish court cases are divided between different courts depending on the nature of the case. There are two separate searches provided for locating cases. Please select from the options below:
- General introduction.
- Court of Session and High Court of Justiciary opinions.
- Sheriff court judgments.
Lockerbie Trial
Details of the Lockerbie verdict and appeal.
Leaflets & Publications