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 Right Hon Lord Hamilton

I am very pleased to welcome you to our judicial website - a first for judges in Scotland. I hope that you find it both helpful and informative. It is our intention to publish as much information as we can, as quickly as we can. I 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 Hamilton

Latest Sentencing Statement / Fatal Accident Inquiry

HMA v JOHN MARTIN RIVA

Wednesday, 16 May, 2012
Sentencing Statement

At Haddington Sheriff Court Sheriff Peter Braid imposed a fine of £15,000 on John Riva after he pled guilty to a contravention of section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Latest Court Opinion

RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB PLC

Friday, 23 March, 2012
Court Opinion

Summary of the Opinion issued by Lord Hodge