SCTS News

The recent increases in positive case numbers reported in the Scottish Government figures on Covid-19 remind us all of the need to continue to be careful, cautious and sensible in all that we do in response to Covid-19.

The latest Quarterly Fines Report 49 is published today by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service and shows that fines collection rates are recovering towards pre-Coronavirus pandemic levels.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has published today the eleventh monthly workbook to show the throughput of criminal cases in our courts.

New measures for our courts and tribunals following Scotland's move beyond level 0 come into force today (Monday 9 August).

In our news article on 4 August, we set out the new arrangements and safety measures in our Courts and Tribunals, as the whole of Scotland moves beyond 'level 0' from Monday 9 August. We have published today our updated guidance for court and tribunal users.