Scotland: Civil Litigation (Expenses And Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Act Passed

Substantial changes to civil litigation system passed by Scottish Parliament with phased implementation expected.

The Scottish Parliament has recently passed the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Act. The Act is expected to have a phased implementation from this summer.

The fundamental aim of the Act is to ensure that litigants in Scotland will have a clearer understanding about the costs of raising a claim in court. The intention behind the new legislation is to ensure greater access to justice for litigants. The changes brought about by the Act will significantly change the landscape of civil litigation in Scotland.

We have previously set out updates to the draft Act brought about by the Justice Committee review and the subsequent response from the Scottish Government.