Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill
The Bill as introduced makes changes in relation to procedures in criminal courts. It also introduces a process for reviewing deaths which relate to abusive behaviour within relationships.
- Find out more about the Bill on the Scottish Parliament website.
- Read our response to the call for views held by the Scottish Parliament’s Criminal Justice Committee
- Watch the Criminal Justice Committee evidence session on 22 January 2025
- Read our briefing issued in advance of the Stage 1 debate on the Bill in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 1 AprilÂ
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Modernisation bill a positive step for criminal justice in Scotland
The Law Society of Scotland supports proposed changes to modernise criminal justice procedures, but says such reforms must be accompanied by increased funding for the criminal justice system.