Organised crime and historic sex abuse cases driving Scotland trial backlog
Scotland's high court trial backlog has nearly tripled since the pandemic, largely due to an increase in complex organised crime and historic sex abuse cases. While the overall court system is seeing a reduction in outstanding trials, the pressure on the high court remains a significant concern for the justice system.
Why it matters
It underscores the systemic challenges in the judicial process and the human cost of delayed justice for victims and the accused.
Organised crime and historic sex abuse cases driving trial backlog
The report relies on data from Audit Scotland and presents multiple perspectives, including the government's efforts and the concerns of the auditor general.
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