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MSPs have been told Scotland’s planned dedicated sexual offences court has no confirmed launch date or funding, with money expected to be considered in the 2027-28 budget. Malcolm Graham, chief executive of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, said too many variables remained to set a timetable, stressing the court must improve the experience of victims and witnesses rather than simply transfer cases. Scottish Government justice director Catriona Dalrymple said work was under way to develop the court’s model and estimate costs. Legislation establishing the court passed in September 2025. The delay comes amid rising sexual offences, growing rape case numbers and warnings that court backlogs threaten confidence in justice.
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