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Publication - Factsheet

Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: factsheet

Last updated
1 October 2025 - see all updates
Topic
Law and order

Information about the different measures contained in the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill.

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First published
26 April 2023
Last updated
1 October 2025 - show all updates

  1. Updated to reflect Bill gaining approval in Parliament.

  2. Multiple updates following Stage 2 of the Bill, including

  3. PDF versions of factsheets added.

  4. Section added on plans for a sexual offences court and proposals for a Victims and Witnesses Commissioner.

  5. Sections added on: trauma informed practice, legal representation, special measures and right to anonymity.

  6. Information added on abolishing the not proven verdict and jury reforms.

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