Plans to return jury trials to island courts
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Following the pausing of the post-pandemic reintroduction of solemn jury trials to the sheriff courts at Lerwick, Kirkwall, Portree, Stornoway, Lochmaddy and Wick, assurances have been given by GEOAmey, the prisoner escort contractors, that they will be able to properly resource the courts from spring 2024.
Sheriff Principal Derek Pyle has instructed that jury trials should recommence in those courts. Planning with local justice partners is now underway.
Sheriff Principal Pyle will continue to keep the effectiveness of the arrangements under close review.
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