What assessments it has made, or have been made on its behalf, of the effects of the draft Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1971 (Privative Ju…

Answered Asked by Brian Fitzpatrick Lab Lodged 13 Nov 2001

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what assessments it has made, or have been made on its behalf, of the effects of the draft Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1971 (Privative Jurisdiction and Summary Cause) Order 2001 and the draft Small Claims (Scotland) Amendment Order 2001 on judicial expenses likely to be recovered by successful claimants of damages for reparation for personal injuries.

The answer

Answered by Iain Gray on 26 Nov 2001 · 13 days after it was lodged, on time

Judicial expenses are fixed by the Court of Session by Act of Sederunt. The effects of these Orders on the tables of judicial expenses are for the Court. The Lord President's Advisory Committee on solicitors' fees is aware of the proposed changes, is engaging in discussions with the Law Society of Scotland and will advise the Lord President on revised tables of fees taking into account the effects of the orders and new procedure rules in summary causes.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-19920 by reference.