Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC challenges Scotland's 1937 corroboration rule in criminal cases, especially for sexual cases.

Scotland's legal system faces potential radical change as Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC challenges the 1937 corroboration rule, requiring two independent pieces of evidence for criminal cases. Bain argues for redefining corroboration, especially in sexual cases, to better address domestic abuse and sexual offenses. This move is part of a broader strategy focusing on the criminal justice system's response to sexual crime allegations.

June 09, 2024
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