Source · Select Committees · Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 53
53
Paragraph: 222
The Government states it is their intention to “create a Bill of Rights for the...
Conclusion
The Government states it is their intention to “create a Bill of Rights for the whole of the United Kingdom, founded on principles common to us all.” However, the right to jury trial does not exist in Scottish procedure. The Bill of Rights would therefore diverge from universality, as not all rights would be given effect in all four jurisdictions. It will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament to determine whether to make any amendments to their criminal justice system.
Paragraph Reference:
222
Government Response
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