Proposer
Gil Paterson MSP
Draft Proposal
A proposal for a Bill to make the right of defence counsel for a person accused of homicide to instruct a post-mortem examination of the alleged victim subject to an extendable time-limit in order to minimise delays and uncertainty for victims' families.
Lodged on 8 January 2019
Consultation closing date: 9 April 2019
Accompanied by: Consultation Document (348KB pdf)
Final Proposal
A proposal for a Bill to make the right of the defence solicitor for a person accused of homicide to instruct a post-mortem examination of the alleged victim subject to an extendable time-limit in order to minimise delays and uncertainty for victims' families.
Lodged 16 May 2019
Accompanied by: Consultation Summary (674KB pdf)
Total Supporters: 32
29 Scottish National Party
2 Scottish Labour
1 Scottish Green party
For supporters names see:
Proposed Post-Mortem Examinations (Defence Time Limit) (Scotland) Bill list of supporters (84KB pdf)
Right to introduce Member's Bill Secured?
Yes
Member's Bill introduced to give effect to proposal?
Yes: Post-mortem Examinations (Defence Time Limit) (Scotland) Bill