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Jury trials to return to the islands in spring
Assurances received from GEOAmey over future performance
SCTS revises criminal case backlog predictions
Summary cases now to be cleared in 2024-25, and High Court in 2025
Ministers propose permanent digital justice changes
Consultation open on continuing post-Covid measures, and other reforms
Glasgow plea surgery off to promising start
Anwar initiative leads to early resolution of solemn and summary cases
Death by driving sentencing guideline approved by court
First offence-specific guideline comes into effect on 16 January
High summary trial demand affecting SCTS recovery plan
Level of outstanding trials slowing progress: comment on monthly figures
Appeal allowed for directions beyond prior submissions
Miscarriage of justice where judge raised matter not founded on in speeches
Solemn trial waiting times stay high as JP court falls
Latest SCTS figures show time lag remains despite higher throughput
Dundee Justice Hub to open next summer
Facility will support vulnerable witnesses across sheriffdom
New baseline needed for cases awaiting trial: Carloway
Lord President opens legal year, conceding no return to pre-Covid position
More reform needed to help the vulnerable: Carloway
Lord Justice General highlights ongoing issues with practices and resources
Sheriffs principal to set time limits on custody courts
Judges act in interests of wellbeing as response to GEOAmey disruption
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 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
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
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
Four Bars reaffirm commitment to cab rank rule
Statement by UK and Ireland Bars underlines role of cab rank rule
Further action needed on trial backlog: Audit Scotland
Report calls for delivery plan and better programme management
Holidays slow criminal case throughput in April
Latest SCTS figures show drop in performance compared to March