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Jury trials to return to the islands in spring
Assurances received from GEOAmey over future performance
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SCTS revises criminal case backlog predictions
Summary cases now to be cleared in 2024-25, and High Court in 2025
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Ministers propose permanent digital justice changes
Consultation open on continuing post-Covid measures, and other reforms
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Glasgow plea surgery off to promising start
Anwar initiative leads to early resolution of solemn and summary cases
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Death by driving sentencing guideline approved by court
First offence-specific guideline comes into effect on 16 January
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High summary trial demand affecting SCTS recovery plan
Level of outstanding trials slowing progress: comment on monthly figures
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Appeal allowed for directions beyond prior submissions
Miscarriage of justice where judge raised matter not founded on in speeches
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Solemn trial waiting times stay high as JP court falls
Latest SCTS figures show time lag remains despite higher throughput
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Dundee Justice Hub to open next summer
Facility will support vulnerable witnesses across sheriffdom
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New baseline needed for cases awaiting trial: Carloway
Lord President opens legal year, conceding no return to pre-Covid position
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More reform needed to help the vulnerable: Carloway
Lord Justice General highlights ongoing issues with practices and resources
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Sheriffs principal to set time limits on custody courts
Judges act in interests of wellbeing as response to GEOAmey disruption
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Review sets out pointers for substance abuse sentencing
Community disposal better than prison, though voluntary treatment best
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SCTS "urgently assessing options" with GEOAmey problems
Courts body could accelerate use of virtual custodies
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Edinburgh sheriffs offer Autumn Talk Series
Three talks aim to improve criminal practitioner skills
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SCTS June case figures reflect shift to solemn
Additional courts sitting to help reduce backlog
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Islands jury trials moved due to GEOAmey problems
Future trials to take place in Aberdeen, Inverness or Peterhead meantime
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Court wi-fi access upgrades coming, SCTS confirms
Improvements programme will deliver further results from summer 2023
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Bail and Release Bail passed despite opposition
MSPs vote 66-44 at stage 3 for reformed bail test and release provisions
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Court case figures for May reflect shift towards solemn
Solemn business above pre-Covid levels; summary figures stay below
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Justice Reform Bill call for views opens at Holyrood
MSPs will conduct evidence sessions in three phases once submissions in
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Four Bars reaffirm commitment to cab rank rule
Statement by UK and Ireland Bars underlines role of cab rank rule
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Further action needed on trial backlog: Audit Scotland
Report calls for delivery plan and better programme management
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Holidays slow criminal case throughput in April
Latest SCTS figures show drop in performance compared to March