MSPS seek views on civil actions

MSPS are to consider whether plans aimed at making civil court action more affordable will improve access to justice.

Holyrood’s justice committee has issued a call for views as part of its examination of the Scottish Government’s Civil Litigation Bill.

The legislation aims to make the cost of bringing a civil action more predictable and affordable with measures including a cap on fees payable under “no win, no fee” arrangements.

It would also end the obligation to pay opponents’ costs.