HC Deb 31 July 1972 vol 842 c52W
Mr. Buchanan

asked the Lord Advocate what on average, is the period of waiting between arrest of an accused person and trial by sheriff, and sheriff and jury, respectively, in the Glasgow Sheriff Court.

The Lord Advocate

The average periods of waiting for trial are as follows:

  1. (1) in summary cases before the Sheriff
    1. (a) if accused is in custody—3 weeks.
    2. (b) if accused is on bail—3½ months.
  2. (2) in cases on indictment before the Sheriff and a jury
  3. (a) if accused is in custody—2½ months.
  4. (b) if accused is on bail—3 to 4 months