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Recorded crimes total remains below pre-Covid level
Figures for year to June 2023 show some rises but overall fall on 2019
Prison overcrowding worse again, Chief Inspector warns
Annual report warns every part of justice system at risk, and the community
Sheriffs principal to set time limits on custody courts
Judges act in interests of wellbeing as response to GEOAmey disruption
Glasgow drug pilot likely after Lord Advocate statement
Prosecution for possession within facility not in public interest: Bain
Report sheds light on victim underreporting of violence
Glasgow University study reveals attitudes of repeat victims
Review sets out pointers for substance abuse sentencing
Community disposal better than prison, though voluntary treatment best
SCTS "urgently assessing options" with GEOAmey problems
Courts body could accelerate use of virtual custodies
Edinburgh sheriffs offer Autumn Talk Series
Three talks aim to improve criminal practitioner skills
SCTS publishes latest criminal case figures
Statistics compare July 2023 to pre-COVID numbers
No oppression or ECHR breach in wife’s US extradition
Stepmother to face serious fraud charges after appeal refused
SCTS June case figures reflect shift to solemn
Additional courts sitting to help reduce backlog
Islands jury trials moved due to GEOAmey problems
Future trials to take place in Aberdeen, Inverness or Peterhead meantime
Victims expert appointed to Scottish Sentencing Council
Lynn Burns has personal experience and as member of victims' groups
Solicitor given two years for taking money as attorney
John Sinclair embezzled £120,000 from elderly woman with dementia
Sex cases diversion from prosecution to be reviewed
Lord Advocate orders review of handling of serious sex offences
Holyrood Ministers call for drugs to be decriminalised
Scottish Government says move will help drug users
Sentencing Council publishes victim services web page
Information and support recognised as promoting justice system fairness
Court wi-fi access upgrades coming, SCTS confirms
Improvements programme will deliver further results from summer 2023
Bail and Release Bail passed despite opposition
MSPs vote 66-44 at stage 3 for reformed bail test and release provisions
Firework control zone provisions in force from today
Further legal measures add to clampdown on reckless use
Court case figures for May reflect shift towards solemn
Solemn business above pre-Covid levels; summary figures stay below
Justice Reform Bill call for views opens at Holyrood
MSPs will conduct evidence sessions in three phases once submissions in
Concerns but stage 1 report backs Child Justice Bill
MSPs call for resources and proper extension of hearing referrals to age 18
Report highlights community sentencing resource needs
Sentencing Council report highlights views at discussion event