High Court of Justiciary1 Aug 2025Trial delays for most serious crimes set to growWhile the overall workload on the court system is falling, the High Court is dealing with a growing number of cases.1 Aug 20257 Mar 2025Actor Noel Clarke 'victim of unlawful conspiracy', court toldThe actor is suing the Guardian over claims he was a "serial abuser of women", which he says are false.7 Mar 202513 Feb 2025I am less protected after my rapist's convictionAmelia Price is calling for a law change so non-harassment orders are mandatory in certain domestic abuse-related cases.13 Feb 202510 Dec 2024Man who started fire 'took selfies and laughed'A 29-year-old man, who took selfies and laughed as firefighters fought a blaze he started, has been jailed for four years for wilful fire-raising. 10 Dec 202430 Oct 2024Scottish judges remove barrier for rape cases going to courtA rule to do with corroboration has been overturned, which is expected to mean more rape cases go to court.30 Oct 20245 Jun 2024Judges asked to scrap 87-year-old 'barrier to rape case justice'The Lord Advocate will ask for some alleged victims' statements to be used as evidence in court.5 Jun 202424 May 2024Teens detained for brain damage attack on boy on trainJudge Lord Scott said the victim would be "forever changed" as a result of the attack. 24 May 202417 May 2024Defence lawyer fined over rape survivor questioningLorenzo Alonzi’s behaviour amounted to unsatisfactory professional conduct in six of 11 complaints.17 May 202415 May 2024Former Police Scotland officer jailed for sex offencesA judge said Christopher Wylie's conduct towards the victim was "appalling, sustained and humiliating". 15 May 2024...
