Holyrood committee supports abolishing Scotland's "not proven" verdict but is divided on holding rape trials without juries.
A Holyrood committee has backed the abolition of Scotland's "not proven" verdict but is divided over holding rape trials without juries as part of the Scottish government's legal system reforms. The committee supports scrapping the centuries-old verdict, but members are concerned about the potential consequences of proposed changes, such as reducing jury size and having judges decide verdicts in rape trials. The committee acknowledges the need for further scrutiny and evidence before implementing these measures.
March 29, 2024
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