Top judges to decide on rape case 'rule of corroboration'
Supporters of the requirement, which dates from the 1930s, say overturning it could lead to a rise in miscarriages of justice
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Supporters of the requirement, which dates from the 1930s, say overturning it could lead to a rise in miscarriages of justice
The Lord Advocate will ask for some alleged victims' statements to be used as evidence in court.
The Lord Advocate will ask for some alleged victims' statements to be used as evidence in court.
On behalf of the SCTS board, the lord president has announced that Malcolm Graham will be appointed as SCTS chief executive from July 2024, enabling a handover ahead of current chief executive, Eric McQueen’s retirement. The selection panel for the chief executive comprised the Lord President,
Andrew Miller, 53, who also uses the name Amy George, was dressed as a woman when he offered the primary school-aged child - whom he had never seen before - a lift in February 2023.