23 Alternative verdicts in Scotland
Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (1988 c 53) | Legislation

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23  Alternative verdicts in Scotland

(1)     If on the trial on indictment in Scotland of a person for culpable homicide in connection with the driving of a [mechanically propelled vehicle] by him the jury are not satisfied that he is guilty of culpable homicide but are satisfied that he is

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