Motion · S3M-06033.2 · 23 Mar 2010

Double Jeopardy

Lodged by Mike Pringle Motion For Debate 0 supporters

The motion

As an amendment to motion S3M-06033 in the name of Kenny MacAskill (Double Jeopardy), after “retrospectively” insert “; considers that any new evidence exception should be strictly limited and should apply only to cases of murder or rape; recognises that, in all cases, the High Court should approve applications for a retrial only where it is in the interests of justice to do so,”.

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.