Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to grant Legal Aid to all victims and their families when medical evidence confirms that a "Death or Serious Injury" incident occurred during an interaction with Police Scotland personnel.
Petitioner: Steven McInally
Status: Closed
Date published: 29 May 2025
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SPICe Briefing (113KB, pdf) posted 09 July 2025
8 October 2025: The Committee agreed to close the petition under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders.
Official Report of Meeting 8 October 2025
PE2168/A: Scottish Government written submission, 28 July 2025 (124KB, pdf) posted 19 August 2025