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Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment
This impact assessment looks at the costs and benefits of the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill that affect the public, private and third sector.
Sectors and groups affected
The proposed measures will affect victims, witnesses and vulnerable parties in the justice system.
It will also affect justice sector organisations including operational delivery agencies such as COPFS and SCTS, SLAB.
In terms of businesses, the legal profession and organisations that support victims will be affected.
People who are accused of crime and subject to civil proceedings will also be affected by the measures which change court practice and procedures and through the measures relating to trauma-informed practice.
Contact
Email: vwjrbill@gov.scot
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