Judicial review in Scotland—raising a claim


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Practice notes

Judicial review in Scotland—raising a claim


Produced in partnership with Julie Hamilton of Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP

Practice notes
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Civil justice reform: see our Practice Note: Civil justice reform in Scotland—virtual hearings and electronic submission of documents for guidance on the current rules and practice in the Scottish civil courts in relation to virtual hearings and the electronic signing, transmission and lodging of documents.

This Practice Note offers guidance on the process of raising a judicial review claim in Scotland. For guidance on:

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    other aspects of judicial review in Scotland, see Practice Notes: Judicial review in Scotland, Judicial review in Scotland—grounds of challenge, Judicial review in Scotland—remedies and Judicial review in Scotland—protective expenses orders

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    issues to consider before bringing a civil claim in a Scottish court and how to start and progress a civil claim in Scotland, see: Scottish DR: prescription and limitation—overview and Scottish DR: case management and evidence—overview respectively, which link through to more detailed guidance

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    other aspects of Scottish civil litigation, see: Scottish DR: civil appeals and judicial review—overview, Scottish DR: enforcement—overview and Scottish DR: settlement and ADR—overview, which, in turn, link through to detailed

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Judicial review definition
What does Judicial review mean?

Judicial review is the English administrative law practice of the courts reviewing the exercise of powers by public bodies in terms of their effect on an individual.

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