Scotland launches a year-long pilot to provide free court transcripts for rape victims, becoming the UK's first to offer such access.
Scotland introduces a year-long pilot scheme, starting March 1, to give free access to court transcripts for rape victims and complainants. This initiative makes Scotland the first in the UK to offer such access, aiming to support victims and provide a trauma-informed justice system. The Scottish government allocates £100,000 to cover fees for accessing transcripts and explores technology to minimize transcript production costs.
February 28, 2024
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