Judiciary of Scotland

Welcome to the website of the judiciary in Scotland. You will find lots of information about judges, the work they do in each of the different courts and some helpful advice if you are attending court or simply want to come in and see what happens.

You can also find up-to-date information on the latest sentencing statements which will allow you to read what a judge has said in court on passing sentence. We also publish summaries of opinions, fatal accident inquiry determinations and other major court decisions in Scotland.

About the Judiciary

Website of the Judiciary in Scotland

Message from the Lord President

Welcome to the judicial website - a first for judges in Scotland. We hope that you find ithis website both helpful and informative. It is our intention to publish as much information as we can, as quickly as we can. We believe it is vital in a democracy that justice is not only seen to be done, but that it operates in an open and transparent way and contributes to public understanding and awareness of what takes place in courts each day across Scotland.

Lord President

Latest Sentencing Statement / Fatal Accident Inquiry

HMA v DAVID BLAIR WILSON

Friday, 17 May, 2013
Sentencing Statement

At the High Court in Edinburgh Lord Jones sentenced David Blair Wilson to four years imprisonment after he was found guilty of being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs and attempting to take concealed items into HMP Saughton on 6 October 2011.

Latest Court Opinion

PETITION FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW BY SCOTCH WHISKY ASSOCIATION & OTHERS

Friday, 3 May, 2013
Court Opinion

Summary of Lord Doherty's decision in the Petition for Judicial Review.

@JudgesScotland - Lord Jones sentenced solicitor David Wilson to 4yrs prison for attempting to smuggle items & drugs into HMP Saughton http://t.co/IAvIGqFpni

@JudgesScotland - On 15 May Lord Doherty sentenced Owen Bonner to 2 yrs 8 mths after he pled guilty to severe assault http://t.co/1W93jY1TiQ

@JudgesScotland - On 15 May Lord Doherty imposed an extended sentence on Kevin Bryant after he pled guilty to rape http://t.co/uCit19buJL