Criminal procedure : responses to Cadder v HM Advocate /
Ross, Graham,author.
Scotland.Parliament.Information Centre.
Scotland.Parliament.Corporate Body,issuing body.
"On 26 October 2010, the UK Supreme Court issued its judgement in the case of Cadder v HM Advocate. It held that certain elements of Scots law governing police powers to detain and question suspects failed to respect the right to a fair trial under Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The court ruling has led to important changes to law and practice, an independent review and much debate.Legal changes in response to the Cadder case include those made by the Criminal Procedure (Legal Assistance, Detention and Appeals) (Scotland) Act 2010. The relevant Bill was introduced on 27 October 2010 and, following an agreement of the whole Parliament to treat the Bill as an Emergency Bill, was passed on the same day. It received Royal Assent on 29 October 2010, with the Act coming into force the following day. Reforms introduced by the Act include aright of access to legal advice for suspects being questioned by the police and the extension of the period during which the police can detain suspects.This briefing considers the background to the Cadder case, the implications of the ruling and the response of the Scottish Government and others."
"4 March 2011".
"11/20".
Includes bibliographical references.
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