ADVOCATES have called for a review of the whole Scottish criminal justice system, before any move is made to abolish corroboration, a fundamental rule of Scottish law.
ADVOCATES have called for a review of the whole Scottish criminal justice system, before any move is made to abolish corroboration, a fundamental rule of Scottish law.
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MARTIN WILLIAMS
The Faculty of Advocates fears if the requirement for corroboration is removed from evidence gathering without safeguards ensuring police do not cut short investigations, it may lead to miscarriages of justice.
The faculty was responding to Lord Carloway's review of criminal law and practice which supported the abolition of corroboration. Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said in September he is "not minded" to reconsider Lord Carloway's recommendation or to refer the issue to a Royal Commission.
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