6 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.

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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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22 h. ago MSPs expected to back ‘landmark’ Bill to scrap Scotland’s not proven verdict

The measure is included in wide-ranging justice legislation to be voted on at Holyrood on Wednesday.

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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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60 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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6 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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6 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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