Scottish Government

MODERNISING JUSTICE IN SCOTLAND:
THE REFORM OF THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICIARY

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CONTENTS

Foreword
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Consultation
Chapter 3: Summary of Proposals
Managing the Caseload of the High Court
More Thorough Preparation of High Court Cases
Modernised Time Limits
Encouragement to Early Realistic Pleas
Greater Certainty that Trials will Proceed
Supporting Victims and Witnesses
Getting the Infrastructure Right - People and Places
Chapter 4: Managing the Caseload of the High Court
Chapter 5: More Thorough Preparation of High Court Cases
Chapter 6: Modernised Time Limits
Chapter 7: Encouragement to Early Realistic Pleas
Chapter 8: Greater Certainty That Trials will Proceed
Chapter 9: Supporting Victims and Witnesses
Chapter 10: Getting the Infrastructure Right; People and Places
Chapter 11: Conclusion
Annex: Proposals contained in the White Paper which will apply also to the sheriff and jury court