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Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment
This impact assessment looks at the costs and benefits of the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill that affect the public, private and third sector.
Footnotes
1. At present Ground Rules Hearings only take place where a witness that is considered to be vulnerable has their evidence taken by a commissioner. Under the proposals for the Sexual Offences Court a Ground Rules Hearing will take place in all instances where a vulnerable witness is giving evidence whether that be on commission or at trial.
Contact
Email: vwjrbill@gov.scot
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