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Nicholas:

--- Quote from: Nicholas on October 05, 2018, 08:04:30 PM ---"........ in a case understood to be the first of its kind in Scotland, a sheriff in a civil action has ruled Mr Coxen raped the woman, known as Miss M, and demanded he pay damages.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-45760372

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“When juries are already reluctant to convict in these cases, having the option of not proven contributes to wrongful acquittals.”

Nicholas:

--- Quote from: Nicholas on July 13, 2019, 01:03:17 PM ---“When juries are already reluctant to convict in these cases, having the option of not proven contributes to wrongful acquittals.”

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Scotland’s ‘not proven’ verdict helps juries communicate their belief of guilt when lack of evidence fails to convict
https://theconversation.com/scotlands-not-proven-verdict-helps-juries-communicate-their-belief-of-guilt-when-lack-of-evidence-fails-to-convict-108286

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