Calls For Review of Corroboration Scrap

The Scottish Conservative's want a re-think of plans to change the Scot's Law

A review into the plans to scrap Corroboration in Scots Law is being called for. 

The SNP would see the unique feature, which means in a criminal case two independant sources of evidence are required, abolished.  

But a collection of essays titled Justice Matters says it puts the tradition of Scots Law in serious peril. 

Scottish Conservative justice spokeswoman Margaret Mitchell said:

"This is a very thoughtful contribution which highlights the problem of the SNP's rush to abolish corroboration.

It made a significant decision in a bid to address one particular set of crimes but ignoring risks of miscarriage of justice for others.

It's clear there should be a rethink on this ? experts and the legal professions demand it.

The legislation was rushed through, and could jeopardise people's right to a fair trial."

Scottish Conservative MSP Liz Smith, who has co-ordinated the publishing of the documents, said:

"This is a very important series of essays, written by experts in the field of law, rather than by politicians.

The essays address some of the most challenging issues in justice; specifically the need to ensure that access to justice is both fair and affordable, that criminals properly serve the sentence they are handed down by the judge, that victims are provided with the support they deserve and that people feel safe in their own communities."