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PE2185: Introduce stronger safeguards around the use of digital material in court proceedings

Petition Summary

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to amend the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 to ensure that any digital material presented in court, such as photos or screenshots, is verifiably sourced, time-stamped, and able to be independently authenticated before being considered admissible, unless both parties agree otherwise.

Petitioner: Christopher Simpson

Status: Under consideration

Date published: 22 September 2025

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