Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 06)
A Bill to to make provision about the judiciary and the courts; to establish the Scottish Court Service; and for connected purposes.
Current status of Bill: The Bill was introduced on 30 January 2008.
The Bill passed Stage 2 on 10 June 2008. Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks to the Justice Committee.
Current version of Bill: Bill (as amended at Stage 2) (298KB pdf first posted 11.06.2008)
Contents:
Introduction
This Executive Bill was introduced by Kenny MacAskill MSP on 30 January 2008.
SPICe briefing on Bill (as introduced):
SB 08-10 Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Bill (238KB pdf posted 27.02.2008)
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Stage 1
The lead committee for Stage 1 was the Justice Committee.
Lead committee: Justice Committee's Stage 1 consideration
The Bill was also considered by the following committees:
Finance Committee on 5 February 2008, 11 March 2008 and 15 April 2008.
Subordinate Legislation Committee on 20 February 2008 and 18 March 2008.
Lead committee Stage 1 report
Chamber proceedings at Stage 1 (14 May 2008): Official Report and Minutes
The Bill passed Stage 1 on 14 May 2008.
After Stage 1
Subordinate Legislation Committee on 3 June 2008.
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Stage 2
The Bill was referred to the Justice Committee at Stage 2.
10 June 2008 (Consideration of amendments)
The Bill passed Stage 2 on 10 June 2008.
Stage 3
Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks to the Justice Committee.
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The Chamber
Bills
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