Tag: Lord Advocate
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Rape victims in Scotland will be protected when giving evidence, says Lord Advocate
Britain’s justice system reassesses how victims give evidence Scotland’s most senior law officer has pledged stronger protections for rape victims who testify in court, following concerns raised by a Supreme Court ruling about intrusive cross-examination. The Lord Advocate stated that the Scottish legal framework will continue to safeguard victims’ rights while upholding the rights of…
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Scotland to Protect Rape Victims During Evidence, Says Lord Advocate
Stronger safeguards for sexual assault victims The Lord Advocate, Scotland’s most senior law officer, has promised that rape victims will be shielded from intrusive cross-examination as the legal system adapts to recent judicial guidance. In the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that warned existing Scottish safeguards could imperil the right to a fair trial…
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Rape victims in Scotland protected when giving evidence, says Lord Advocate
Protection measures for rape victims in Scottish courts Scotland’s most senior law officer has pledged stronger protections for rape victims giving evidence, following a Supreme Court ruling that raised concerns about intrusive cross-examination. The Lord Advocate said reforms are needed to ensure the rights of complainants are balanced with the requirements of fair trial, and…