The House of Lords is currently considering theCriminalJustice Bill, which includes proposals on changing the double jeopardy rule.
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As well as the changes to criminal legal aid, the Bill aims to establish a Scottish Civil Justice Council to replace both the Court of Session Rules Council and Sheriff Court Rules Council.
BBC: Flexibility call over Legal Aid
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Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has tabled an amendment to theCriminalJustice and Licensing Bill which would create a new offence of stalking, for which the maximum penalty would be five years' imprisonment.