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More than 1,000 people have signed a petition urging MSPs to seek an update from the Scottish Government on the impact of a Supreme Court ruling on evidence in serious sex offence trials. The November 2025 judgment found Scotland’s courts had interpreted rules on evidence relating to complainers too restrictively, potentially compromising defendants' right to a fair trial. Former Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain and former justice secretary Angela Constance warned the ruling could lead to delays, appeals and disruption. The petition seeks information on affected cases, guidance and resources, with Holyrood's petitions committee yet to set a date for consideration.
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