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flag Scotland's top prosecutor introduces new safeguards for prosecuting children in serious crime cases.

flag Scotland's top prosecutor, Dorothy Bain KC, has implemented new safeguards for handling prosecution decisions in cases involving children accused of serious crimes like rape. flag The new policy, following concerns over the use of "diversion from prosecution," which refers cases to social services instead of trial, includes decisions being made by senior crown counsel and prioritizing communication with victims. flag The full policy will be published by the Crown Office.

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