Extending the availability of Protective Expenses Orders

The Scottish Civil Justice Council has issued a public consultation on proposals that would allow a party to request costs protection against an adverse award of expenses in a sheriff court environmental action.

1 - CONSULTATION PAPER - on extending the availability of PEOs

2 - DRAFT RULES - on the extension of PEOs

3 - BRIA - on the extension of PEOs

4 - EQIA - on the extension of PEOs

5 - Respondent Information Form

 The consultation will be open for twelve weeks. The deadline for responses is 14 November 2025.

To respond please email scjc@scotcourts.gov.uk with your response, along with a completed Respondent Information Form.