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Supreme Court Ruling Won't Weaken Protections for Victims

11/18/2025

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Dorothy Bain KC, Scotland's senior law officer, confirmed that recent Supreme Court rulings do not alter statutory protections for alleged victims in sex cases.
The Supreme Court decided to change how evidence about an accuser's character or sexual history is handled.
Sandy Brindley, chief executive of Rape Crisis Scotland, said the changes might discourage women from reporting sexual offenses.
Bain emphasized that existing safeguards for victims remain intact.

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Dorothy Bain KC, Scotland's senior law officer, confirmed that recent Supreme Court rulings do not alter statutory protections for alleged victims in sex cases.
The Supreme Court decided to change how evidence about an accuser's character or sexual history is handled.
Sandy Brindley, chief executive of Rape Crisis Scotland, said the changes might discourage women from reporting sexual offenses.
Bain emphasized that existing safeguards for victims remain intact.