Written Question · S4W-19725 · Session 4
Whether consideration of stage 2 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill will be delayed until after Lord Bonomy’s independent review group…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government whether consideration of stage 2 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill will be delayed until after Lord Bonomy’s independent review group on corroboration has reported to ministers.
The answer
The general principles of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill including the corroboration reform have now been approved by the Scottish Parliament and the Bill will proceed with its parliamentary passage in the usual way. Lord Bonomy’s independent review will consider any additional safeguards and changes to law and practice that may be necessary to maintain a fair, effective and efficient system in light of the removal of the corroboration requirement.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-19725 by reference.