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Homicides in Scotland in 2001 - Statistics Published

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Homicides in Scotland in 2001 - Statistics Published

Appeals against convictions for murder (1) and culpable homicide, by outcome, 1992-2001

Table 9

Crime of which convicted before appeal

Murder

Culpable homicide

Total number (=100%)

215

101

Percentage:

Conviction quashed

4

1

Charge reduced

4

-

Sentence reduced

-

28

Retrial ordered

3

4

Other appeal sustained

-

2

Dismissed

39

39

Abandoned (2)

50

27

1. Excludes appeals by persons convicted of murder appealing against the effective start date of their sentence.
2. Includes, from September 1995 onwards, appeals refused at sift stage.

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