News releases  

"Block court fees rise " call to Justice Committee

25 June 2008

Scotland's foremost consumer watchdog is appealing to a Scottish Parliament Committee to block moves which it believes may price some people out of the civil courts system. The Scottish Consumer Council (SCC) says there are already enough barriers to Scottish people using the civil courts without imposing the proposed increases in fees which may, in some cases, make some people question whether it's worth going to court.

SCC press release - Small claims bigger in Scotland from today
14 January 2008

Parliament poised to give consumers significant new legal protection 23/10/07

Scotland's foremost consumer watchdog is urging Scottish parliamentarians to back a move that will dramatically increase the number of people who can use the small claims system to get redress through the courts.

Major review needed into civil justice system in Scotland

58KB November 2005

Scots support use of mediation for resolving disputes
97KB March 2005

Lord Coulsfield to head new civil justice initiative led by consumer body

 35KB August 2004

Understanding the Scottish legal system

A comprehensive guide to the Scottish legal system which provides information on everything from the criminal court system to children's hearings and employment tribunals is published this month on behalf of the Scottish Consumer Council.
 36KB May 2004

Higher court awards demanded for Scottish consumers

  34KB  3 December 2003

Change in Law needed to Benefit Consumers

   33KB  23 September 2003

Settling disputes out of court is a winner for consumers

  36KB  4 December 2001

Judges should be required to declare outside links, says consumer watchdog
  58KB 22 May 2001