Alleged murderers & rapists could be freed before trials make it to Scots courts …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>
ALLEGED murderers and rapists could be among those “let off the hook” as Scottish prosecutors struggle to tackle the Covid court backlog.
Around 2,000 cases are at risk of falling foul of “time bar” rules reverting to what they were pre-pandemic and failing to make it to court.
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Scottish prosecutors are struggling to tackle the Covid court backlogCredit: PA
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Alleged murderers and rapists could be “let off the hook” if case gets timebarredCredit: Alamy
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Suspects are being held on remand…
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