Covid-19: Initial four-point plan to help address concerns of legal profession
20 March 2020
We have developed plans to help solicitors in the face of uncertainty and shifts in the operation of the justice system.
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Covid-19 update from SLAB chief executive
18 March 2020
An update from Colin Lancaster on planning for revised arrangements during the current Covid-19 crisis.
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Covid-19: Changes to assist applicants and solicitors with the pandemic
16 March 2020
This update sets out a number of issues we have changed or clarified in light of the most common concerns solicitors have raised with us around Covid-19.
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Covid-19 (Coronavirus): Steps being taken to assist the profession
11 March 2020
Update on steps that could be taken to help the legal profession in the event major changes are required as a result of Covid-19.
Children's
Children’s Duty Scheme – automatic enrolment for 2020-21 plans
20 February 2020
Update explaining auto-enrolment of duty scheme solicitors onto the 2020-21 plans and how to join/leave the scheme.
Civil
New process for submitting a civil claim for interim payment of fees in paper format
27 January 2020
Find out how to submit a paper claim for interim payment of fees from Thursday 30 January.
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Interest payable on solicitor accounts
10 January 2020
Update on a decision in a case involving SLAB in which a solicitor is seeking payment of interest on amounts found due by the auditor
Criminal
Invitation to Scottish Government engagement events on jury research findings
6 January 2020
Find out how you can take part in a discussion on the implications of recent research and the potential for criminal justice reforms.
Civil
Stage reports no longer required in all situations
19 December 2019
Learn about the changes to civil stage reporting and when you need to make an unprompted report.
Criminal
Legal aid arrangements for the Sheriff Court summary criminal case management pilots in Dundee, Hamilton and Paisley
26 November 2019
Find out why SCTS are running the pilots and the specific legal aid arrangements for cases going through these areas.
