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Scottish courts to revise proposals for 'digital' summary criminal justice system

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Published on: 26 September 2017
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Corporate Crime analysis: Plans to modernise the summary criminal justice system in Scotland will be taken forward, albeit with substantial modifications, the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service (SCTS) has announced. Litigation expert Craig Connal QC of Pinsent Masons considers the proposals.

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