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The importance of corroboration is unique to Scots criminal law.[1] A long-standing feature of Scots law, the requirement for corroborating evidence means at least two independent sources of evidence are required in support of each crucial fact before an accused can be convicted of a crime.[2] This means, for example, that an admission of guilt by the accused is insufficient evidence to convict in Scotland, because that evidence needs to be corroborated by another source.

  1. ^ Rose, Gareth (2 October 2011). "The corroboration rule, unique to Scots law". Scotland on Sunday. Edinburgh. Retrieved 2 October 2011.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Consultation issued on Scots law after Cadder ruling". BBC News Scotland. 2 October 2011. Retrieved 2 October 2011.

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