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MSPs have voted to abolish Scotland's centuries-old 'not proven' verdict as part of sweeping justice reforms. The change, passed by 71 votes to 46 within the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill, marks a major shift in the legal system. The reforms will also raise the threshold for jury convictions and introduce a dedicated sexual offences court. Other measures include a victims and witnesses commissioner, stricter rules on complainers’ sexual history, and stronger parole conditions for murderers who withhold victims' remains. A pilot giving sexual assault victims free access to court transcripts will also become permanent. The Law Society of Scotland welcomed some changes, such as automatic lifelong anonymity for victims, but cautioned that untested reforms could increase miscarriages of justice, noting Scotland will now allow convictions even when several jurors have significant doubts.
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