SCTS News

A new plea surgery at Glasgow Sheriff Court has led to the early resolution of nearly 130 cases.

The surveys, which have been carried out in three phases, covered jury trials, civil and summary criminal business.

SCTS would be grateful if parties who wish to lead evidence from witnesses located outside of the UK could assist with the following request from Wednesday 1 November.

The forms were created following detailed consideration by the Criminal Courts Rules Council with input from the judiciary, Victim Support Scotland, Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service, the Crown Office and Procurator Service, the defence bar and the Scottish Government.

We are continuing to progress Wi-Fi improvements in SCTS buildings for court users, and has recently doubled the Wi-Fi bandwidth and quadrupled the time available before each session expired.