Law courts in Scotland are a unique part of the United Kingdom’s legal framework.

In recent years, there has been a move towards digitalisation within the UK court system. The goal is to improve the efficiency and accessibility of the courts by introducing digital systems for case filing, remote hearings, and case management. For example, the Ministry of Justice has implemented a number of digital tools that allow legal professionals and the public to interact with the court system online. These changes are designed to improve transparency in the legal system.Justice of the Peace Courts are presided over lay magistrates—non-legally trained volunteers—who deal with minor criminal offences, such as public order offences. They can…