Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment

Sectors and groups affected

The proposed measures will affect victims, witnesses and vulnerable parties in the justice system.

It will also affect justice sector organisations including operational delivery agencies such as COPFS and SCTS, SLAB.

In terms of businesses, the legal profession and organisations that support victims will be affected.

People who are accused of crime and subject to civil proceedings will also be affected by the measures which change court practice and procedures and through the measures relating to trauma-informed practice.