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Understanding civil justice
Issues like debt, housing disputes, bankruptcy, divorce, and parental rights are dealt with in the civil justice system.
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Miscarriage of justice: claim compensation
How to apply for compensation for a miscarriage of justice. Includes the Statutory Scheme and the Ex Gratia Scheme.
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Help and advice
Help and advice about claiming compensation for a miscarriage of justice is available from solicitors, law centres, Citizens Advice or the Miscarriages of Justice Organisation.
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Complain about a judge, sheriff or justice of the peace
How to complain about the behaviour of a judge, sheriff or justice of the peace.
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Apply to become a justice of the peace
Find out what a justice of the peace does and how you can apply to become one.
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Children's Hearings
Legal tribunals that help young people with problems, such as they're not looked after properly or are in trouble with the police or their school.
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Criminal record checks for coronavirus (COVID-19) response workers
Disclosure Scotland will prioritise checks for the workers Scotland needs to deal with the coronavirus.
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Get support as a victim or witness of crime
Find emotional support and practical information if you have been the victim of crime.
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Support for families and friends of prisoners
Get support and advice if you know someone in prison.
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Privacy notice and data protection - Social Security Scotland
Information on your rights under the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).