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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Lucinda Cameron

Corroboration ruling ‘removes barrier to justice’ in sex offence cases – charity

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain QC argued for change (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Archive)

A “landmark” ruling on corroboration that could lead to more rape cases going to court has been welcomed by a charity supporting victims.

The majority of a historic nine judge bench have agreed with Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC, who argued for changes to corroboration laws.

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