Scotland is dropping its unique, centuries-old "not proven" verdict—a third option for juries that felt that while the defendant might not be innocent, there wasn't enough evidence to convict them.

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Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks during a news conference at Bute House, Edinburgh, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Jeff J Mitchell/PA via AP) EDINBURGH, Scotland (AFP) — The leader of the pro ...

Third option for juries – blamed for country’s lower conviction rates for rape and sexual assault – abolished The Scottish verdict of “not proven” – a global legal anomaly thought to be a key factor ...

Peak rail fares have been scrapped in Scotland, meaning commuters will pay less to travel in the mornings and evenings. Scotland's first minister said the £40m price of scrapping the peak fares will ...

A 188-YEAR-OLD bank is stopping lending money to any new mortgage customers in just seven days. Clydesdale Bank’s new owners ...