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Watch a hearing live from the Court of Session

Watch live Summar Roll hearings from the Inner House of the Court of Session. Upcoming hearings before the First and Second Divisions can be found in the schedule along with supporting case Summaries, and Judgments where available.

Acorn Bioenergy Limited v The Scottish Ministers

Case: XA105/25

Tuesday, 28 July 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion

Welcome. Hearings are livestreamed as part of the SCTS's support of open justice.

Livestream is available when the hearing begins. Please be advised that there may be a short delay to the start time. Find out about restrictions on livestreaming.

Court of Session livestream schedule

Schedule of upcoming livestream hearings at the Court of Session.

Acorn Bioenergy Limited v The Scottish Ministers

Case: XA105/25

Tuesday, 28 July 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion

Paul Bell v Volvo Cars

Case: GP9/24

Tuesday, 04 August 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion

Nicol's Worsteds Limited v HLT Stakis Operator Limited

Case: CA24/23

Tuesday, 18 August 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion

Scottish Power Energy Retail Limited v Greens Retail Limited

Cases: CA89/25, CA90/25 and CA91/25

Wednesday, 26 August 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion

Waddell and Mackintosh v The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission

Case: XA1/26

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

10:30 until conclusion

The Scottish Ministers v The Scottish Information Commissioner

Cases: XA3/26 and XA8/26

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion

Brain Taylor v Forth Valley Health Board

Case: A1000/08

Thursday, 24 September 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion

Brain Taylor v Forth Valley Health Board

Case: A1000/08

Friday, 25 September 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion

DAC Beachcroft Claims (Scotland) LLP v Mohammed Al Dahbashi Advocates

Case: CA3/25

Thursday, 29 October 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion

Roseanna McPhee for judicial review

Case: P247/25

Tuesday, 03 November 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion

William Thompson & Son (Dumbarton) Ltd v The Scottish Ministers

Case: XA9/26

Thursday, 05 November 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion

“DBAK” v The Governors of the Fettes Trust Court

Case: PD459/23

Wednesday, 11 November 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion

Biffa Waste Services Limited v The Scottish Ministers

Case: CA30/24

Wednesday, 18 November 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion

George Ross v Robert Franklin & another

Case: XA12/26

Tuesday, 24 November 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion

References to the Inner House under s.35(2) of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 from the Health and Education Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland

Case: XA38/26

Tuesday, 08 December 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion
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Restrictions on livestreaming

Hearings are livestreamed as part of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service’s support for open justice.

The public and the media are welcome to view the proceedings.

Please note that recording, storing or broadcasting the proceedings is only possible if permitted under the law on fair dealing or if authorised by the Lord President under the Judicial Office for Scotland Broadcast Protocol.

Any unauthorised capture, re-use, re-editing or redistribution of the material could attract liability for breach of copyright, in addition to the possibility of contempt of court proceedings.

Guidance on livestreaming

Previous livestreams from the Court of Session

Aramark Limited v Competition and Markets Authority

Case: XA43/26

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

10:30 until conclusion

Allied Vehicles Limited v The Scottish Ministers & another

Case: XA70/25

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion

The Highland Council v The Scottish Ministers

Case: XA98/25

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

10:30 to 13:00 then 14:00 until conclusion
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