It was anticipated that the introduction into law of the Human Rights Act would lead to an increased burden on the courts, and it was appropriate to clear the judicial decks in anticipation. Procedural changes were required including the increase of the number of judges available, bundles are to be filed in the Crown Office three weeks before the hearing date, and skeleton arguments 14 days before that date. Parties must be ready to be called on for the case to be heard possibly at very short notice. On applications without notice the judgments will be recorded.
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Times 24-Mar-2000
Litigation Practice
Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.84942