Accused.scot is an independent platform focused on procedural fairness in Scotland’s criminal courts. We examine evidential balance, trial safeguards, and appeal processes through a legal and constitutional lens. Our focus is the integrity of due process. Not ideology. Not partisanship. Not factional advocacy.

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.

What is Section 275

Section 275 is one of the least understood and most consequential parts of Scottish criminal procedure.

This explainer sets out what the law is meant to do, how admissibility decisions are made in practice, and why the way evidence is filtered before trial can have serious implications for fairness, particularly for the accused.

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.

The Book Readers Asked About, And Why Its Argument Now Feels Familiar

SUNDAY REFLECTIONS 08-03-2026 The Book Readers Asked About — And Why Its Argument Now Feels Familiar A controversial 2018 book sparked an unexpected response from readers after last week’s column on anonymity before conviction. Its argument, that reputations can be…

When a Book Disappears: What Prison Property Reveals About Accountability

THE SATURDAY REFLECTION 07/03/2026 When a Book Disappears: What Prison Property Reveals About Accountability The character of a justice system is rarely revealed in a courtroom or a ministerial press conference.More often, it appears in something smaller: a parcel, a…

When Justice Can Be Engineered

SUNDAY REFLECTIONS When Justice Can Be Engineered A published playbook now exists for reputational destruction.The question is not whether we like it.The question is whether our system is vulnerable to it. I have spent a great part of my life in courtrooms, and I have…

Daly & Keir in Action: Has Anything Really Changed?

THE SATURDAY REFLECTION Daly & Keir in Action: Has Anything Really Changed? A recent High Court appeal has returned to an issue first argued in an earlier appeal: whether defence evidence about the dynamics of a sexual relationship was wrongly excluded under…

Recorded Sexual Crime in Scotland: Why Numbers Aren’t Proof

Sexual Crime Up 10% in Scotland, Numbers Don’t Decide Guilt Scottish Legal News reports a sharp 10% spike in recorded sexual crime for the year ending December 2025. The numbers moved from 14,539 to 16,029. Across the board, total recorded crime rose by 3%. +10%…

Domestic Abuse Suicide Reviews in Scotland: What They Are and Why They Matter

Reform After Tragedy: Suicide, Abuse, and the Duty to See the Whole Picture The Sunday Post has highlighted a deeply painful reality: some victims of domestic abuse go on to take their own lives. The story of Adrienne McCartney is devastating. With the Criminal…

Section 275 Rewritten: What the 2026 Bench Book Reveals After UKSC 38

SUNDAY REFLECTIONS The Bench Book Rewrite No One Is Talking About Scotland’s criminal courts have quietly rewritten the guidance judges use when deciding what defence evidence a jury is allowed to hear in sexual offence trials. That rewrite follows a UK Supreme Court…

When Justice Becomes Politically Convenient: Daly, Keir and the Lord Advocate

THE SATURDAY REFLECTION When Justice Becomes Politically Convenient For years, organisations raising concerns about wrongful convictions and the operation of evidential restrictions have written to MSPs. They raised questions about Sections 274 and 275, the so-called…

When Property Vanishes, So Does Trust

When Property Vanishes, So Does Trust Why Scotland needs clear notification, logging, and tracking for prison property A prisoner’s property can look small from the outside. A paperback. A cup. Photos. Phone numbers. A few personal items that make a cell feel less…

Scotland’s Legal Aid Crisis and the Collapse of the Defence

The Quiet Collapse of the Defense: Is the SNP Starving the Presumption of Innocence? In Scotland, the prosecution grows stronger as the defence is quietly priced out of existence. February 18, 2026 In the High Court in Edinburgh, a pillar of Scottish justice is being…

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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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Petition

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.

Video’s of the case

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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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