7 h. ago Victims denied justice under Scotland’s not proven verdict watch as it is finally abolished

MSPs voted through the landmark justice reform bill, rubber-stamping the axing of the verdict – meaning jurors will no longer have three options when it comes to deciding the fate of defendants at criminal trials.

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8 h. ago ‘Landmark Bill’ abolishing Scotland’s not proven verdict passed at Holyrood

MSPs have approved wide-ranging legislation proposed by the Scottish Government to reform how the justice system operates.

Politics

8 h. ago MSPs abolish not proven verdict in historic overhaul of Scotland's criminal justice system

MSPS have abolished the not proven verdict and a host of other big changes to Scotland’s criminal justice system.

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9 h. ago Not proven verdict finally abolished after MSPs vote in favour of major reform to Scots justice system

Jurors in Scotland will no longer have three options when it comes to reaching a verdict at criminal trials following the historic vote.

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29 h. ago SNP escape row over sexual offences court as MSPs poised for vote to abolish 'not proven' verdict

MSPs are set to vote on whether to abolish the not proven verdict after amendments were agreed to legislation in a gruelling six-hour debate in Holyrood.

Politics

33 h. ago What is in SNP's Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reforms Bill? 'Not proven' verdict, sexual offences court

Widespread changes to Scotland’s legal system are to be considered by MSPs.

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49 h. ago Bill to scrap not proven verdict will lead to ‘clearer’ system for Scotland

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance spoke out ahead of ‘landmark’ legislation to abolish the controversial verdict facing its final hurdle.

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3 d. ago Lib Dems propose 'exclusion zones' banning criminals from certain areas after release

MSP Jamie Greene has submitted amendments to the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill which would create so-called exclusion zones for those on licence.

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3 d. ago Rangers boss Russell Martin must get over himself and understand the Raskin case is open and shut – Hugh Keevins

Martin has to get over himself and understand the way the justice system works within Scottish football

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8 d. ago Rape and abuse survivors clash with convicted mens’ rights group outside Scottish Parliament

Members of Justice for Innocent Men Scotland (JIMS) were met with a counter protest as they campaigned against “unfair trials” at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Technology supports open justice, says top judge ahead of first court livestream

Lord Justice General Lord Pentland hails a ‘major step forward’ to making Criminal Appeal Court more accessible to the public

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