
Scotland considers opt-out class actions
Andrew Mizner
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A long-promised consultation on whether to introduce opt-out group actions in Scotland begins today. The consultation arrives as opt-out actions are under wider scrutiny in the UK.
The Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) has issued a call for evidence on the introduction of opt-out group proceedings.
Published at 11am today (24 October) on the SCJC website, the consultation seeks evidence from “anyone who has an interest in group proceedings”, and is due to close on Friday 23 January
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