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Scottish Liberal Democrats have pledged to strengthen "Suzanne’s Law," which requires the Parole Board to consider a murderer’s refusal to reveal a victim’s remains when making release decisions. Building on amendments to the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill, the party proposes extending victims’ legal rights, including mandatory notification when prosecutions are dropped. They are also considering stricter measures such as a "no body, no parole" rule, following cases where offenders were released despite withholding information. Party leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said further reforms would be evidence-led, reflecting ongoing debate over how the law balances justice, victim rights and parole decisions.
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