15 h. ago Why Scotland has the not proven verdict and why it is controversial

The Record explains the history of the country's unique three-verdict system ahead of a landmark vote on its future.

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15 h. ago Angela Constance should be praised for pushing through Bill to end not proven verdict

Record View says it's time to put an end to a verdict which has confused jurors and traumatised victims and their loved ones for centuries.

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15 h. ago Scotland's controversial not proven verdict should be scrapped 'in the interests of justice'

Justice Minister Angela Constance said abolishing the three verdict system will be a first priority if MSPs pass a landmark bill next week.

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3 d. ago Partnership with researchers will help tackle ‘digital threats’ – senior officer

The announcement has been welcomed by Justice Secretary Angela Constance.

Events

1 week ago Emma Caldwell public inquiry demand as family 'lose trust' in Crown Office

Lawyer Aamer Anwar issued a statement following a meeting with the Scottish Government justice secretary Angela Constance.

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2 w. ago Emma Caldwell family urge for inquiry to begin with no further delays

Ms Caldwell's family met with Justice Secretary Angela Constance on Tuesday.

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3 w. ago Suicide prevention initiative The Baton of Hope heads to West Lothian

Both Tom Arthur MSP, Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing, and Almond Valley MSP Angela Constance will attend the tour in West Lothian.

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4 w. ago Trump praises European leaders as ‘great people’ as they make final diplomatic push ahead of US

Zelenskyy will join calls with Trump and Vance in last chance to shape US position before Alaska meetingUkraine will not cede land that could be Russian springboard for new warWe are now getting reports via agencies that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has now arrived in Berlin ahead of the series of calls later today.Separately, Estonia has moved to expel a Russian diplomat over alleged “direct and active” involvement in “undermining the constitutional order and legal system of Estonia.” Continue reading...

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