Upper Tribunal for Scotland

The Upper Tribunal for Scotland (UTfS) is a general appeal tribunal and superior court of record in Scotland.

For the similarly-named UK-wide tribunal, see Upper Tribunal.

Upper Tribunal for Scotland
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Established2014
JurisdictionScotland
LocationMultiple
Authorized byCourts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014
Appeals toCourt of Session
Websitewww.scotcourts.gov.uk
President of the Scottish Tribunals
CurrentlyLady Wise
Since5 April 2023
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It was created by the Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014, which aimed to create a simplified structure for tribunals in Scotland.

The Lord President of the Court of Session, as head of the judiciary in Scotland, is responsible for the Upper Tribunal for Scotland. Some of the Lord President's functions in relation to tribunals have been delegated to the President of the Scottish Tribunals, currently Lady Wise.

It is administered by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.

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