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Scottish Government publishes Bill to remove requirement for corroboration
Posted on June 21 2013 at 01:00
Rape Crisis Scotland welcomes Scottish Government plans to drop the requirement for corroboration, but warns that with the proposed increase in the jury majority, action must be taken to reduce the role that misinformation and prejudice may play in jury decision-making.
You can download the full statement from Rape Crisis Scotland here.
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