HC Deb 05 February 1962 vol 653 c2W
Mr. Dempsey

asked the Lord Advocate if he is aware of the concern felt in Scotland at the practice of not proven verdicts operating in Scottish courts, which free a man without clearing his name; and if he will introduce legislation to put an end to this practice.

The Lord Advocate

Although I have recently seen views expressed both for and against the not proven verdict in the Press, I have received no representations on the matter. The present system has worked satisfactorily for many years and I do not think that any alteration is called for.