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Scotland will increase the number of High Court venues from 10 to 14 by early 2027 in response to a sharp rise in serious criminal cases. The expansion will allow up to 26 High Court trials a day, up from 16 at the start of the decade, with new venues in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dunfermline and Airdrie. The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service said indictments are expected to exceed 2,000 this year, driven by complex cases, historical sexual offences and organised crime. Court leaders said further digital investment and justice system reform will be essential to reduce delays for victims and witnesses.
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