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Drug-driving convictions quashed over alleged manipulation of forensic evidence

We reproduce the following article published today by Scottish Legal News, concerning serious failings – and worse – in the handling of forensic evidence: At least 40 motorists have had their drug-driving convictions quashed after evidence emerged of manipulation in the forensic testing process. The motorists had been banned from driving and in some cases […]

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Vulnerable Witnesses Consultation

  The Herald has today reported on our evidence, yesterday, to the Justice Committee of the Scottish Parliament.   Their report is reproduced below, and can be read on the Herald website HERE. The Justice Committee was considering the Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Bill, currently progressing through the legislative process at the Scottish Parliament.   Our […]

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Why Barry George is still haunted by his conviction

We are grateful to Michelle Diskin Bates, sister of Barry George, for her kind references to Paddy Hill, Gerry Conlon an MOJO in a recent article in the Belfast Telegraph.   The article concerns Michelle’s recently published book, “Stand Against Injustice” , but is wide-ranging and well worth a read:   A sister of Barry George, […]