The lengthy waiting time for criminal trials to conclude is “not sustainable”, with Scotland’s courts system faced with the ...

The first of up to 390 prisoners are being released early in the latest attempt to ease overcrowding in Scotland's jails.

Part of Modern Studies Crime, law and the justice system When a young male in Scotland aged between 16 and 21 is sentenced to a period of imprisonment or is remanded by the court, he will ...

Efforts to reduce severe delays in Scotland’s criminal justice system have been “too slow,” legal experts have warned, with victims of serious crimes waiting more than three years for verdicts. At the ...

Different types of courts in Scotland deal with different crimes. What are Justice of the Peace Courts? Justice of the Peace Courts are the lowest level of the criminal court system. They handle ...

Ready to study abroad? Consider criminal justice's study abroad to Scotland Course. This short-term study abroad course explores crime and space throughout Scotland. Students will visit historic ...

‘Instant justice’ is not possible ... Operation Branchform hold-up Scotland’s most senior judge has said it appears there is a “hold-up” with the criminal investigation into the SNP ...

We too have ‘missingness’ in the justice system. My organisation has been carrying out work with Police Scotland around ... people off as ‘feckless’, ‘criminal’ and so much more.

But they warned that a lack of criminal defence lawyers will add to delays in bringing cases to trial. Lord Carloway also claimed he felt he'd been left "high and dry" by Scotland's justice ...

This page aims to offer advice and support for people who currently within the criminal justice system and their families. The Scottish Justice System This link will take you to Community Justice ...

The Government of Scotland took a major step forward in facing up to its historic responsibility for climate change by launching an international Climate Justice Fund. Edinburgh, Scotland: The ...