On substance, we are concerned about the possible impact of the proposals on #AccessToJustice and do not find satisfactory the explanation the consultation paper provides for the impact of the proposals on #OpenJustice.
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The Scottish Legal Action Group works to increase access to justice, and reform the law and legal system. See http://t.co/AarISPe8AP for more information
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We have responded to the @ScottishCJC's consultation on mode of attendance at civil court hearings.
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The Journal also includes an article on mental health in the Coronavirus crisis as well as regular updates on housing and employment law. Join us and subscribe here: scolag.org/membership/
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Reforms to the use of statement evidence are in danger of passing with inadequate scrutiny. We have real concerns over their impact on fairness of trials and the risk of miscarriages of justice. @HumzaYousaf @liamkerrMSP @JamesKellyLab @Liam4Orkney @JohnFinnieHI
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Removing jury reforms from the Bill is the right course of action. @HumzaYousaf is to be commended for taking that step. We urge @ScotGov to pause the reforms to evidence by statement, which are significant and raise real fair trial issues. Consultation on them is essential.
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Removing jury reforms from the Bill is the right course of action. @HumzaYousaf is to be commended for taking that step. We urge @ScotGov to pause the reforms to evidence by statement, which are significant and raise real fair trial issues. Consultation on them is essential.
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.@HumzaYousaf should today pause the proposed reforms to juries and statement evidence. No one has explained why these changes must be made right now. There is time to consult with stakeholders. We recognise the scale of the problem and want to contribute to better solutions.
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@lnmackenzie1 Our view here: twitter.com/scolag1/status…
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There may be a case for reforms to the jury system. SCOLAG is strongly opposed, however, to rushing through such reforms in one day. These significant measures require proper scrutiny. @scotgov should remove the jury reforms from the Bill and urgently engage with stakeholders.
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No mention of jury trial proposals in SHRC briefing: twitter.com/ScotHumanRight…
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We've now published our briefing to Scotland’s MSPs on the human rights implications of the Coronavirus Bill, which will be considered by the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday. Read our briefing in full here: scottishhumanrights.com/media/2003/bri…
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Scottish Government's Coronavirus Bill will remove the right to trial by jury (not something that has been legislated for in England and Wales, as I understand it). parliament.scot/S5_Bills/Coron…
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@DonaldJamesNic1 .@SCOLAG1 agrees. We do not think that this weighing up can properly be done by tomorrow. There is no reason why the Government cannot allow for a brief period of reflection, and, should it maintain its desire to pursue this path, return with further legislation.
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@SCOLAG1 There is a lot of weighing up to be done. Eg how valuable are the rules (eg hearsay) and institutions (eg jury) being suspended in the first place? What price putting justice on hold for weeks and perhaps months (justice delayed is justice denied)?
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There may be a case for reforms to the jury system. SCOLAG is strongly opposed, however, to rushing through such reforms in one day. These significant measures require proper scrutiny. @scotgov should remove the jury reforms from the Bill and urgently engage with stakeholders.
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Really pleased to announce the launch of a reduced rate student membership package with the generous support of @FacultyScot. See tinyurl.com/sn5asea for further details.
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Really pleased to announce the launch of a reduced rate student membership package with the generous support of @FacultyScot. See tinyurl.com/sn5asea for further details.
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