Ally Thomson of Hey Legal is joined by Brian McConnachie QC to discuss the key provisions of the Coronavirus Scotland Bill 2020.
They discuss proposals around trial on indictment, suspension of time limits and hearsay evidence. Brian outlines the current realities of the Scottish criminal justice system and the prosecution of serious crime .
Brian is one of Scotland`s busiest Queens counsel dealing principally with criminal law. He was formerly the Principal Advocate with practical responsibility for the prosecution of all High Court crime in Scotland.
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