Bills and Laws

Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill

The Bill makes changes to the law to try to improve the experience of victims and witnesses in the justice system. The Bill also makes changes to the criminal justice system to try to improve the fairness, clarity and transparency of the framework within which decisions in criminal cases are made.

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The Bill is at Stage 1

About the Bill

Introduced

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Stage 1 - General principles

Committees examine the Bill and gather views. They produce reports before MSPs debate the Bill in the Chamber. MSPs then decide on the purpose (“general principles”) of the Bill.

Committees involved in this bill

Criminal Justice Committee

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Finance and Public Administration Committee

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Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee