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Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill: Consideration prior to Stage 3
Author: Frazer McCallum
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Published: Wednesday 03 Sep 2025 (SB 25-38)
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Part 1 - Criminal Justice Modernisation
Electronic signing and sending of documents
Stage 1
Stage 2
Virtual attendance at court
Stage 1
Stage 2
Digital productions
Stage 1
Stage 2
Authentication of electronic copy documents
Stage 1
Stage 2
Body-worn video evidence
Stage 2
Fixed penalties
Stage 1
Stage 2
National jurisdiction for custody cases
Stage 1
Stage 2
Time limits in solemn cases
Part 2 - Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews
Deaths which may be reviewed
Connection with domestic abuse
Honour killings
Complexity of the existing review landscape
Review bodies
Reporting on reviews
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