Scotland Considers Own Legislation to Exonerate Postmasters in Horizon Scandal

Potential move comes amid complexities with UK-wide legislation, raising concerns of a longer wait for Scottish postmasters.

The Scottish Government, led by First Minister Humza Yousaf, is considering introducing its own legislation to exonerate postmasters wrongly convicted in the Post Office Horizon scandal, due to complexities with Westminster legislating for all of the UK.
The UK Government, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has announced plans to introduce a law to exonerate the postmasters, but it is unclear if this will extend to Scotland due to the devolved nature of the justice system.
The Lord Advocate, Dorothy Bain, has expressed concerns about a blanket exoneration, stating that not all cases were miscarriages of justice and that each case must be considered individually.
The Scottish Tory leader, Douglas Ross, supports a speedy resolution and a blanket exoneration for the postmasters, contrasting with the Lord Advocate's view.
If Scotland introduces its own legislation, it could potentially result in a longer wait for Scottish postmasters to have their convictions overturned compared to their counterparts in England and Wales.