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SNP Government dumps plans for juryless rape trials

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The SNP Government has dumped its plans for juryless rape trials.The Government had been set to go ahead with a pilot scheme to hold trials for serious sexual offences without a jury.

A single judge would have decided whether people are guilty of rape and attempted rape in an attempt to increase conviction rates.

The scheme was criticised by lawyers and judges who said it could breach human rights laws. The trial had been set to take place in 2028.

But SNP Justice Secretary said she "will no longer pursue this policy" because "there is not enough cross-party support". Constance said in a written answer: "I have already made clear my willingness to amend the provisions that enable a time-limited pilot of single judge rape trials.

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