Accused.scot is an independent resource for those navigating the Scottish justice system. We provide practical guides, plain-English explainers, and vital signposting for people dealing with allegations or convictions that do not match the reality. Our mission is to ensure the fundamental right to a fair process is understood, protected, and accessible to all.

THE NAMELESS TRUTH PROJECT

A space for anonymous reflections on regret and the unseen harms created by false allegations.

There are moments in life we wish we could revisit, choices made under strain or emotion.
If a past allegation has stayed with you, this space offers a quiet, anonymous way to explore that truth.

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How to Stay Safe Under Scottish Sex & Domestic Laws

Being accused of sexual or domestic offence is one of the most serious situations anyone in Scotland can face.The consequences can affect your job, relationships, mental health, and freedom, sometimes for years.

Section 275: No Reform Two Months After Supreme Court Ruling – January 2026 Update

Section 275: No Reform Two Months After Supreme Court Ruling January 2026 Update – Still No Emergency Action or Public Timeline from Scottish Government As of mid-January 2026, more than two months after the UK Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in Daly and Keir v HM…

Police Suspensions Hit 5-Year High in Scotland: What It Means for Your Defence

Police Suspensions Hit 5-Year High: What This Means for Your Defence When confidence in policing is under strain, what safeguards exist to protect the innocent from investigative tunnel vision and institutional defensiveness? Beyond the Headlines: Suspension as a…

Not proven abolished in Scotland, Thomas Ross KC on the 2026 changes

Thomas Ross KC on the Demise of ‘Not Proven’ and Scotland’s New Jury Thresholds By Accused Scot | 12 January 2026 In a recent YouTube podcast episode, Craig Houston speaks with Thomas Leonard Ross KC, one of Scotland’s leading King’s…

Scotland Can’t Count Section 275 Properly — and SCTS Now Admits It

Scotland Can’t Count Section 275 Properly, and SCTS Now Admits It Section 275 is one of the most sensitive gates in Scottish criminal trials. It decides what the defence can ask, and what the jury is allowed to hear. Instead of clean records, SCTS has confirmed a…

End of 2025: The view from the wrong side of the dock

End of 2025: The View From the Dock If you’ve never been falsely accused, it’s easy to imagine the system as a straight line: Report, investigation, trial, truth. But for a growing number of men in Scotland, 2025 has looked like something else entirely. It is a…

Not Proven Had to Die Because It Wouldn’t Deliver Convictions

Not Proven Had to Die Because It Wouldn’t Deliver Convictions Scotland didn’t “simplify” verdicts. It moved the pressure point, and the accused man is where the weight lands. accused.scot • Final piece for 2025 • In force from 1 January 2026 Let’s stop pretending this…

When You’re Innocent, Prison Isn’t the Worst Part

Because twenty years is worth more than a headline When You’re Innocent, Prison Isn’t the Worst Part. The Silence Is. Two years inside.Twenty years known.And still, they vanish.By the time you’re two years in, you stop expecting anyone to answer.Not because you’ve…

An Open Letter to Women’s Organisations in Scotland

An Open Letter to Women’s Organisations in Scotland Protecting complainers and admitting innocent men exist are not mutually exclusive This is a request for three simple sentences. Not a debate. Not a panel. Not another carefully worded statement that says everything…

The Mercy of Ink: Final Letters from the Revolutionary Guillotine

Historical Parallel | Scottish Jurisprudence The Letters That No One Reads Anymore This article is inspired by a post, shared on X by @archeohistories, reflects on letters written by ordinary people condemned during the French Revolution, people whose fate was decided…

Christmas Inside a Case Built to Fit

Christmas Inside a Case Built to Fit Reflections from a Scottish Prison Christmas in prison is not quiet. It’s not reflective. It’s not a sad little pause where a man learns life lessons. It’s noise without meaning. Doors clanging. Keys scraping. Radios barking. Boots…

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THE MISCARRIAGES OF JUSTICE ORGANISATION

The miscarriages of justice organisation is a unique victim support organisation dedicated to assisting innocent people who are in prison, and following their release.

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JIMS – Justice for Innocent Men Scotland

JIMS is dedicated to supporting men in Scotland who have been falsely accused of SO crimes. Our focus is on the lack of fair trials in these cases, and our campaign is centred around fighting for justice, transparency, and much needed reform in the legal system.

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NEXT CHAPTER SCOTLAND

We support people and families affected by criminal records or investigations.

We help with practical issues like money, work, disclosure and stigma, offering clear, honest and non-judgmental guidance, training and support.

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SLCC

SCOTTISH LEGAL COMPLAINTS COMMISSION

The first point of contact for all complaints about lawyers in Scotland. If you feel you’ve had inadequate service or are unhappy about the way a lawyer has behaved you can get in touch with us. We’re an independent body and our service is free.

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PROTECT THE INNOCENT FROM WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS UNDER SECTION 274 & 275

Innocent people should not face jail due to unfair laws. However, under the current legal framework in Scotland, Sections 274 and 275 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 make it nearly impossible for men accused of rape or domestic violence to defend themselves adequately.

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APPEALS BY DAVID DALY AND ANDREW D KEIR

UPDATED: APPEAL WON FULL DETAILS <<David Daly Granted Appeal and Bail>>

As is set out in more detail in the link below, it is the position of the interveners that the protections afforded by sections 274 and 275 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (the ‘statutory protections’) have come to be misapplied, or indeed not applied at all.

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LAW REFORM FOR HISTORICAL SEXUAL ABUSE

This petition is to reform the law surrounding historical sexual abuse, as it is essential to preserve the integrity of our justice system and prevent the increasing number of miscarriages of justice. 

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Let’s unite and combine our strengths!

False accusations can devastate lives, and in Scotland’s unique legal system, navigating such challenges is even harder. The corroboration rule and doctrines like Moorov often tilt the scales unfairly. Together, let’s expose injustices, demand transparency, and fight for the wrongfully accused to ensure truth and accountability.

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