Sebra/Shutterstock April 30, 2024 Scotland’s ‘not proven’ verdict does affect jurors decisions – but removing it may not improve rape conviction rates Elaine Jackson, University of Glasgow; Fiona Leverick, University of Glasgow; Lee John Curley, Glasgow Caledonian University, and Martin Lages, University of Glasgow Scotland’s third verdict option does have an impact on juror decisions – but removing it may not improve rape conviction rates.
