New High Court trials almost a quarter above pre-Covid levels
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Almost a quarter more evidence-led High Court trials were started than the pre-coronavirus average last month, as work continues to clear the backlog built up during the pandemic.
New figures from Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) show 51 such cases commenced in March, which is 23% higher than normal before Covid-19 restrictions.
It comes after the SCTS said last month that the backlog of High Court trials could take until 2025 to be cleared.
New High Court trials almost a quarter above pre-Covid levels
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Sheriff court summary trials will resume next week (Danny Lawson/PA)
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Less serious criminal cases are to fully resume in Scotland’s courts after more than three months of suspension owing to lockdown.
Sheriff Court summary criminal cases – where a sheriff hears a case sitting alone without a jury – are to recommence from next Monday, said the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS).
Most summary trials, under which the maximum jail term is 12 months and the biggest fine is £10,000, have been halted since January because of coronavirus restrictions.
Sheriff court summary trials to resume from next week
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