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Family of 'good Samaritan' murdered by homeless man fresh from prison to sue

The family of a “good Samaritan” who was murdered by a man released from prison just one day prior to the killing are seeking damages against a…

The National (Scotland)

Legal challenge over UK Government's gender reform block to be heard next month

The Scottish Government’s legal challenge against the UK Government’s decision to block gender reforms has been locked in for September after…

The National (Scotland)

Legal challenge over gender reform block to be heard next month

The Scottish Government is contesting the use of Section 35 powers by the UK Government.

The Independent UK

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Scots have cars seized and bank accounts locked after failing to pay court fines

A tradesman from Musselburgh, who was fined for threatening or abusive behaviour, saw his work van clamped after failing to pay his £360 fine.

Daily Record

Serious criminal trials backlogged due to Covid may not be cleared until 2026

The backlog of solemn business at Scotland's sheriff courts may not be cleared until March 2026 and at the high court until 2025.

Daily Record

Perth Sheriff Court repair bill fifth highest in Scotland

The city's court has been identified as needing £422,000 worth of upkeep including electrical work costing £95,000 and a planned £250,000 upgrade of one of its courtrooms

Daily Record

State of Dumfries Sheriff Court building described as "crumbling"

Nearly £500,000 is needed to carry out work at court buildings in Dumfries and Stranraer

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Scots in most deprived areas 2.6 times more likely to be handed Covid fine

The coronavirus enforcement fine was scrapped alongside restrictions back in November 2021, but new statistics have found that those in deprived areas were more likely to receive a fine.

Glasgow Live

Covid fines 'more likely to be issued in deprived areas of Scotland'

People living in the most deprived areas of Scotland were 2.6 times more likely to be handed a fine, study finds

Daily Record

Report shows ‘reassuring progress’ in fines collection after Covid impact

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has published its latest quarterly fines report.

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