Removing the “not proven” verdict could lead to more individuals being sentenced and therefore increase costs for the Scottish Prison Service and those responsible for overseeing community sentencing. 73 BBC News, No finding in nine out of 10 prison death FAIs, 15 September 2021, link 74 Legislation.gov, Act of Sederunt (Fatal Accident Inquiry Rules) 2017, link 75 COPFS, Freedom of information response R...