Court cases delayed due to prisoner transport staff shortages

It's caused huge frustration from jurors and witnesses, to legal teams and the accused

Iain Ramage

Cases of violent crime are being increasingly delayed in courts in the Highlands and Islands.

Hearings have run late or been adjourned because of staff shortages in the prisoner escort service.

The transport firm has apologised.

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