ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Courts of Scotland

Okay kiddo, so courts in Scotland are like playgrounds where grown-ups go to sort out arguments and make sure people follow rules. These courts help people solve problems by listening to both sides and making a decision based on the facts.

Now, in Scotland there are different types of courts just like different areas on the playground. The highest court in Scotland is the Supreme Court, which is like the tallest slide on the playground. This court deals with the most important and complicated cases.

Then we have the Court of Session, which is like the big jungle gym in the playground. This court deals with cases that involve lots of money or important legal questions.

There are also other courts like the Sheriff Court, which is like the smaller playground where you can play different games with your friends. This court deals with less serious cases like traffic violations or small claims.

Overall, the courts in Scotland are an important part of making sure everyone plays fair and follow the rules, just like how we need rules on the playground to make sure everyone has fun and stays safe.