Submitted on Wednesday 8th January 2025
Rejected on Monday 3rd March 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Petition to Ban Use of Corrupted or Incomplete CCTV Footage in Scottish Court
We urge the Scottish Government to enforce strict evidence handling rules, ensure timely access for defendants, and establish independent oversight to prevent tampering or mishandling, ensuring fair trials and protecting the justice system's integrity.
We seek urgent government action to address mishandled evidence, like corrupted or incomplete CCTV footage, which undermines justice and leads to wrongful convictions. Strict protocols are needed for proper handling, storage, & return of evidence, with penalties for breaches. Defendants must have timely access to evidence, and independent oversight is crucial for transparency This will safeguard fair trials, prevent miscarriages of justice, restore public confidence in the legal system integrity
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
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