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Commission concerned about COVID prison conditions
Letter to Justice Secretary calls for action on prisoner numbers and risks
Curbs will add six weeks to summary trial delays: SCTS
Prediction comes as latest monthly progress report released
Lockerbie bombing accused's further appeal refused
Trial court held entitled to reach verdict, and no material non-disclosure
Victim Surcharge Fund invites applications for support
Enough money collected to allow victim support organisations to apply
Parole system to open up under new rules
Victims able to observe hearings, and decision summaries to be published
Criminal court business cut as lockdown measure
Most summary trials adjourned to reduce court crowding
Legal aid package must be met in full: Society
Talks continue to ensure promised additional funding paid in full
Courts open, but COVID rules must be observed: Carloway
Lord President issues video reminder not to let observance slip
Trauma specialist to support victim services
Appointment comes as funding awarded for further research
Positive, but more needed: reactions to legal aid rise
Society and profession welcome Scottish Government announcement of support
Legal aid response: 10% over two years, plus support
£9m hardship fund announced alongside fee rises in next two financial years
Inspector of prosecution warns of years of COVID delays
Annual report warns of significant impact on prosecutions and FAIs
