2 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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3 h. ago Not proven verdict set to be scrapped from Scots courtrooms as MSPs debate ahead of landmark vote

Jurors at trials in Scotland will have two options instead of three when it comes to reaching a verdict once a landmark justice reform is approved at Holyrood.

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18 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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29 h. ago Rape survivor behind campaign to scrap not proven verdict tells MSPs to end 'harrowing process'

Miss M, who sparked the campaign for Scotland’s not proven verdict to be abolished has issued a plea to MSPs ahead of a crunch Holyrood vote.

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4 d. ago Not Proven verdict leaves "deep emotional scars" on families as charity boss backs calls to end

Victim Support Scotland's chief exec has called on MSPs to ensure the legislation is passed following final debates on Tuesday.

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5 d. ago Not proven verdicts that rocked Scotland as landmark vote on abolition nears

MSPs will vote next week on a bill which could finally scrap the verdict - which gives juries a third option instead of guilty or not guilty.

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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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9 d. ago ‘People are so angry’: how wealth tax became a battleground in Norway’s election

Issue creates clear dividing line between left and right, as populists target voters with vow to scrap levyIt is the issue that has set the Norwegian general election alight: whether to keep, cut or abolish the national wealth tax. As the country prepares to go to the polls on Monday, Norway is in the grip of a ferocious national argument that is likely to rumble on whichever party wins.In an economy less then a seventh the size of Britain’s, the formuesskatt raises about 32bn kroner (£2.4bn). Multiply that by the difference in GDP, and the same rules applied in the UK could raise more than £17bn – serious money in tax terms. Defenders say the wealth tax has another benefit. They see it as the cornerstone of a progressive tax system that has helped to create one of Europe’s most equal societies. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 'Monster' murdered neighbour and hid body beneath bath in crime 'fuelled by rejection'

Ann Ming’s unrelenting fight to reopen her daughter’s murder case led to the scrapping of the UK’s double jeopardy law, with her story set to play out in ITV's new hit drama

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1 week ago Wednesday's iconic stained glass window had to be rescued from Romania after set was 'scrapped'

Wednesday’s world on Netflix is an award-winning production thanks to its creatively dark and imaginative set with Nevermore Academy at its heart

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