Summary
THE not proven alternative to guilty and not guilty verdicts in Scottish trials could be scrapped under plans being drawn up by a Labour MSP.
Michael McMahon, a backbencher, hopes to bring a member's bill to the Scottish Parliament aimed at ending the three-verdict system, which he says leaves neither side in criminal trials satisfied.See the full content of this document
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Msp Moves to Scrap Not Proven Verdict
The Hamilton North & Bellshill MSP said many colleagues were supportive...
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