The Civil Justice System's Pandemic Response: What worked, what didn't and a model for the future

1.1 The Scottish Government’s Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Division wishes to undertake analysis of the changes to civil justice processes and procedures flowing from the pandemic response, with a particular focus on the adoption of ‘virtual hearings’. The primary aim of the research is to provide evidence to determine the value of the measures adopted by the Courts/Tribunals during the pandemic; whether there is an intention that they should continue to be used; and, if so, if these measures need to be adapte...