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Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill: Criminal Justice, Courts and Legal Aid
Author: Frazer McCallum, Angus Evans and Abigail Bremner
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Published: Friday 18 Feb 2022 (SB 22-11)
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Introduction
Parliamentary scrutiny
Current temporary provisions
Scottish Government consultation
Outline of provisions in the Bill
Legal aid and advice
Requirements of writing
Custody at police stations
Background
Provisions of the Bill
Parole Board for Scotland
Courts and tribunals - conduct of business by electronic means
Background
Impact of COVID-19
Provisions of the Bill
Electronic signatures and website intimation
Virtual hearings
Debate and views
Consultation analysis
Individual consultation responses
Future court rules and digital innovation
Fiscal fines
Background
Provisions of the Bill
Failure to appear before court following police liberation
Background
Provisions of the Bill
National jurisdiction for callings from custody
Background
Provisions of the Bill
Criminal procedure time limits
Background
Commencement of trials and pre-trial hearings in solemn cases
Commencement of summary cases
Pre-trial remand in solemn cases
Pre-trial remand in summary cases
Debate and views
Proceeds of crime
Background
Provisions of the Bill
Prisons and young offenders institutions
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Provisions of the Bill
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