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Lord Advocate

noun

  1. (in Scotland) the chief law officer of the Crown: he acts as public prosecutor and is in charge of the administration of criminal justice
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC asked for the change after two sexual offence trials last year ended in acquittals.

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The Lord Advocate said the decision continued an "evolution towards development of a progressive and humane justice system".

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The Lord Advocate has often spoken of her desire to improve the legal system for victims of sexual crime.

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Nine judges considered the Lord Advocate's request because the decision in the 1930s had been made by seven of their predecessors.

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And former lord advocate James Wolffe KC has expressed his "deep regret" that it cost the confidence of the family.

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