An Isle of Skye care home at the centre of a coronavirus outbreak had "sufficient" protective equipment for staff and residents, a Scottish Government minister insisted.
SNP Government accused of trying to "bring back" plan to scrap jury trials
14.04.2020 - 20:07 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Scottish Ministers have been accused of bringing back plans to scrap jury trials as a way of coping with Coronavirus.
The Government dropped the controversial proposal recently after an outcry by opposition politicians.
However, an options paper suggested the powers of sheriff courts could be increased, which would dispense with the need for juries.
All jury trials are currently suspended in order to protect people from Covid-19.
SNP Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf originally wanted to scrap jury
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