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The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission has written to the country's courts, police, lawyers and prosecutors requesting they do not destroy papers relating to sex offence cases following a landmark ruling last year by the Supreme Court.

Law Society of Scotland

Courts, police and prosecutors told not to destroy sex crimes files as appeals loom

Scotland’s SCCRC tells courts, police and lawyers to preserve sex offence files as rape shield ruling prompts possible appeals over convictions since 2013.

MSPs are being asked to press the Scottish Government for information on how the justice system is addressing a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court on rape trials.

MSPs are being asked to press the Scottish Government for information on how the justice system is addressing a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court on rape trials.

MSPs urged to seek update on impact of rape trials ruling amid 'lack of clarity'

Roddy Dunlop KC is Dean of the Faculty of Advocates

Roddy Dunlop KC is Dean of the Faculty of Advocates

Faculty of Advocates

Historic safeguard against false convictions 'no longer exists' for sex cases accused

Rogano has been shuttered for seven long years

Rogano has been shuttered for seven long years

Glasgow’s Rogano owner would have lost Supreme Court battle with landlord

A landmark judgement was made by the Supreme Court last year which found Scottish courts were risking the right of the accused to receive a fair trial in serious sex offence cases. How will the Scottish judges respond?

A landmark judgement was made by the Supreme Court last year which found Scottish courts were risking the right of the accused to receive a fair trial in serious sex offence cases. How will the Scottish judges respond?

Angela Constance

Scots judges are hearing appeals after Supreme Court ruling - will they push back?

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon giving evidence to the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints, at Holyrood in Edinburgh, in March 2021 examining the handling of harassment allegations against Alex Salmond.

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon giving evidence to the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints, at Holyrood in Edinburgh, in March 2021 examining the handling of harassment allegations against Alex Salmond.

Scottish Government

Watchdog takes Scot Gov to Supreme Court over secret messages in Sturgeon FOI row

The provision of single-sex toilets and other facilities and services has been a hot topic at the council this summer.

The provision of single-sex toilets and other facilities and services has been a hot topic at the council this summer.

City of Edinburgh Council

Council promises to consult 'groups with protected characteristics' amid EHRC row

MSPs Michael Marra followed by Joe Fagan, arrive for the Scottish Labour leadership hustings at the Edinburgh Training Centre in Edinburgh.

MSPs Michael Marra followed by Joe Fagan, arrive for the Scottish Labour leadership hustings at the Edinburgh Training Centre in Edinburgh.

‘How can I stay?’: 'Toxic' trans rights clash dominates Scottish Labour hustings

While Britain’s equalities regulator has stressed that its updated code of practice does not make new law or create new legal obligations, it provides services such as cafes and leisure centres with legally accurate, impartial and up-to-date guidance

While Britain’s equalities regulator has stressed that its updated code of practice does not make new law or create new legal obligations, it provides services such as cafes and leisure centres with legally accurate, impartial and up-to-date guidance

For Women Scotland

New rules on single-sex spaces starting branded 'major setback for human rights'

The Supreme Court made the ruling last November.

The Supreme Court made the ruling last November.

Law Society of Scotland

Twenty sex offenders bidding to get convictions quashed 'tip of very large iceberg'

At least 18,000 signs might also need to be changed, according to figures obtained by the Press Association

At least 18,000 signs might also need to be changed, according to figures obtained by the Press Association

For Women Scotland

Nearly 13,000 toilets face overhaul under new single-sex rules across UK

Judges at the Supreme Court made the landmark ruling last November.

Judges at the Supreme Court made the landmark ruling last November.

Demand for MSPs to investigate impact of landmark ruling on sex offence trials

The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling in November regarding what evidence can be heard in sex offence trials.

The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling in November regarding what evidence can be heard in sex offence trials.

Faculty of Advocates

Twenty serious sex offenders seek to have convictions quashed after landmark ruling

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney

Transgender rights

John Swinney accused of 'pandering to Nicola Sturgeon' over Supreme Court ruling

Funding row after taxpayer backed Equality Network calls for EHRC code to be scrapped

Rogano has been shuttered for seven long years

Rogano has been shuttered for seven long years

Who actually owns Glasgow restaurant Rogano? Well, it's complicated...

The famous restaurant has been closed since before the pandemic

The famous restaurant has been closed since before the pandemic

LIVE: Surprise as Rogano parties settle dispute paving way for restoration

Three appeal cases are listed for the period when the court is in Glasgow

Three appeal cases are listed for the period when the court is in Glasgow

Rogano case to be heard as Supreme Court sits in Glasgow

Glasgow city centre

UK Supreme Court to sit in Glasgow for first time this month

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Carol Mochan unveil their party's women's health manifesto

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Carol Mochan unveil their party's women's health manifesto

Sarwar: Labour’s women’s manifesto a ‘demonstration of where we got it wrong’

John Swinney launches the SNP's campaign bus on April 18, 2026 in Dundee

John Swinney launches the SNP's campaign bus on April 18, 2026 in Dundee

Swinney ‘satisfied’ with Scottish Government action after landmark gender ruling

SNP candidate for Glasgow Southside Kaukab Stewart

SNP candidate for Glasgow Southside Kaukab Stewart

Kaukab Stewart: 'School children don't feel safe' following Supreme Court ruling'

A ruling by the Supreme Court in November had major consequences for how rape trials are conducted in Scotland.

A ruling by the Supreme Court in November had major consequences for how rape trials are conducted in Scotland.

MSPs will not get pre-election update on rape trials after Supreme Court ECHR ruling

'As a person who once worked in the U.S. Congress, I have long admired and revered the bodies of the Senate and House of Representatives'

'As a person who once worked in the U.S. Congress, I have long admired and revered the bodies of the Senate and House of Representatives'

The United States needs a revitalised Congress to restore balance and trust

Protesters celebrate outside the High Court in London last Friday, where judges ruled in favour of Palestine Action's challenge over the ban of the organisation as a terror group.

Protesters celebrate outside the High Court in London last Friday, where judges ruled in favour of Palestine Action's challenge over the ban of the organisation as a terror group.

Palestine Action

Thank goodness the courts are protecting us from overweening politicians

Susan Smith (L) and Marion Calder, directors of 'For Women Scotland' cheer as they leave the

Susan Smith (L) and Marion Calder, directors of 'For Women Scotland' cheer as they leave the

Court of Session

Scottish ministers settle £392,500 legal bill after For Women Scotland court defeat

Scottish Greens candidate Iris Duane

Scottish Greens candidate Iris Duane

2026 Holyrood election

Greens candidate in bid to lift Holyrood's trans toilet ban if elected

The planned anti-misogyny law has rekindled the trans debate

The planned anti-misogyny law has rekindled the trans debate

For Women Scotland

Scotland's transgender prison policy row with For Women Scotland explained

Leading KC Aidan O'Neill said it was hard to overstate the importance of the Supreme Court ruling in November last year.

Leading KC Aidan O'Neill said it was hard to overstate the importance of the Supreme Court ruling in November last year.

Rape shield laws

'Momentous': Top KC reveals judges 'objection' over rape trials ruling

What are the nuances in the judgments of Sandie Peggie and Darlington nurses?

What are the nuances in the judgments of Sandie Peggie and Darlington nurses?

What the Darlington trans changing room case means for Sandie Peggie appeal

Campaigners from For Women Scotland demonstrating outside the Scottish Parliament last year.

Campaigners from For Women Scotland demonstrating outside the Scottish Parliament last year.

Swinney dismisses confusion over legal intervention into For Women Scotland case

Members and supporters of the group For Women Scotland celebrated after their Supreme Court victory in April.

Members and supporters of the group For Women Scotland celebrated after their Supreme Court victory in April.

SNP ministers accused of breaking ministerial code over For Women Scotland case

The UK Government faces backlash over failure to implement the EHRC guidance.

The UK Government faces backlash over failure to implement the EHRC guidance.

For Women Scotland claim UK Government trying to change equality law by 'stealth'

Susan Smith, left, of For Women Scotland said the Scottish Government has not yet paid the group the money owed after April’s Supreme Court victory

Susan Smith, left, of For Women Scotland said the Scottish Government has not yet paid the group the money owed after April’s Supreme Court victory

For Women Scotland

For Women Scotland: Scot Gov not yet paid legal costs owed after Supreme Court win

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance

Angela Constance

Constance braced for rape conviction appeals surge after fair trial ruling

Members and supporters of the group For Women Scotland celebrated after their Supreme Court victory.

Members and supporters of the group For Women Scotland celebrated after their Supreme Court victory.

For Women Scotland warns Sandie Peggie judgment 'undermines' courts

Robert Crozier, who died of an asbestos-related disease

Robert Crozier, who died of an asbestos-related disease

Scottish Power liable for asbestos damages says Supreme Court in landmark ruling

Scotland's justice system is already under pressure.

Scotland's justice system is already under pressure.

Analysis: Can stretched justice system cope with impact of 'rape shield' ruling?

Scotland's Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC

Scotland's Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC

'Anxiety, appeals, delays': Lord Advocate warns of 'disruption' after rape law ruling

Lawyers are considering how courts in Scotland will implement a landmark ruling from the Supreme Court.

Lawyers are considering how courts in Scotland will implement a landmark ruling from the Supreme Court.

Law Society of Scotland

Lawyers seek clarity from courts amid fears over resistance to rape shield ruling

The UK's Supreme Court in London issued a landmark ruling after concerns raised by lawyers in Scotland.

The UK's Supreme Court in London issued a landmark ruling after concerns raised by lawyers in Scotland.

Body tasked with tackling miscarriages of justice to consider Supreme Court ruling

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC said that sex abuse of women and children was “the single greatest challenge our justice system faces”

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC said that sex abuse of women and children was “the single greatest challenge our justice system faces”

Dorothy Bain KC

Lord Advocate reassures victims of sex abuse after Supreme Court judgment

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has announced that it will sit in Glasgow next year

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has announced that it will sit in Glasgow next year

Supreme Court to sit in Glasgow next year

Advocate who claims laws to protect rape victims have been violating the right to a fair trial in Scotland has called for the appointment of a retired judge to examine potential miscarriages of justice

Advocate who claims laws to protect rape victims have been violating the right to a fair trial in Scotland has called for the appointment of a retired judge to examine potential miscarriages of justice

Advocate warns of appeals after Supreme Court backs challenge to rape shield rules

The Surpeme Court in London

The Surpeme Court in London

Lawyers expecting 'multiple' appeals against sex crimes convictions after ruling

A landmark judgement has been made today by the Supreme Court.

A landmark judgement has been made today by the Supreme Court.

Faculty of Advocates

Supreme Court issues landmark judgment on Scotland's rape shield laws

Pro-trans groups gathered in a counter-protest

Pro-trans groups gathered in a counter-protest

Rival feminist and pro-trans groups face off outside Holyrood

Watchdog rebukes Scottish Government over bid to hide Sturgeon Supreme Court emails

Watchdog rebukes Scottish Government over bid to hide Sturgeon Supreme Court emails

Watchdog rebukes Scottish Government over bid to hide Sturgeon Supreme Court emails

File photo dated 02/05/24 of Michelle Thomson at the Scottish Parliament

File photo dated 02/05/24 of Michelle Thomson at the Scottish Parliament

Rape survivor MSP says ministers ‘re-traumatising’ victims over Supreme Court delay

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance

Angela Constance

Sex crime laws to be extended after vote despite fears from lawyers

Scottish Government to fight FWS legal bid over schools and prisons trans guidance

Scottish Government to fight FWS legal bid over schools and prisons trans guidance

For Women Scotland

Scottish Government to fight FWS legal bid over schools and prisons trans guidance

Greer and Mackay: no place in Greens for people who don’t accept trans women as women

Greer and Mackay: no place in Greens for people who don’t accept trans women as women

Greer and Mackay: No place in Greens for people who don’t accept trans women as women

Lawyers and campaigners fear Scotland's rape shield laws are stopping some people accused of serious sex offences getting a fair trial.

Lawyers and campaigners fear Scotland's rape shield laws are stopping some people accused of serious sex offences getting a fair trial.

Faculty of Advocates

Campaigners to stage Holyrood protest over rape shield laws after lawyers' fears

For Women Scotland held a demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament.

For Women Scotland held a demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament.

For Women Scotland

John Swinney accused of 'wilful ignorance' over For Women Scotland judgment action