The Latest Breaking News from SCTS

First Scottish criminal court livestreaming service set to begin

THE Criminal Appeal Court is to become the first criminal court in Scotland with a regular livestreaming service, allowing hearings to be viewed…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2025

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) · Nov 3, 2024

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) · Aug 16, 2023

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

Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022

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 · Aug 4, 2022

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 · Aug 4, 2022

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

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

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022