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Warrants surge prompts urgent reform call

Court warrants in Scotland have risen sharply, placing growing strain on policing and the justice system. Police Scotland recorded a 22% increase in warrants between 2023 and 2025, with more than 10,000 still outstanding. The Scottish Police Federation warned this is diverting officers from community policing, prevention and visibility, as time is increasingly absorbed by tracing suspects, making arrests and repeated court attendance. Senior officers have also cautioned that court delays linked to warrants risk weakening evidence, particularly witness testimony. With police numbers lower than a decade ago, the Federation said rising warrant volumes without extra capacity are unsustainable and called for system-wide reform and realistic workforce planning. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said warrants are sought only where necessary and in the interests of justice.

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