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SNP consider increasing judges amid rise in 'serious criminal business'

Scotland may need more judges as High Court cases surge, with Justice Secretary Neil Gray warned victims of serious crimes could wait up to four years for justice.

Kathleen Nutt

Original contributor via The Herald

| November 10, 2026 | 1 min read | Updated Nov 10, 5:01 PM

SNP consider increasing judges amid rise in 'serious criminal business' — Image supplied with the source report: The Herald.

Scotland may need more judges as High Court cases surge, with Justice Secretary Neil Gray warned victims of serious crimes could wait up to four years for justice.

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