Petitioner: Laura Hunter
Status:
Lodged
Date Lodged:
26 October 2018
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to review the use of soul and conscience letters in criminal proceedings and to produce guidance for the courts and GP practices on the use of these letters, including alternatives to court appearances if an accused person is deemed unfit to attend in person.
Summary:
6 December 2018: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government, the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service, the British Medical Association (Scotland) and the Law Society of Scotland. Link to the Official Report 6 December 2018
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