Consultation on plans to pardon miners convicted of offences during 1984-85 strike in Scotland welcomed by campaigners
Cabinet Secretary for Justice Humza Yousaf
by Niall Christie
Scotland editor
A CONSULTATION on plans to pardon miners convicted of offences during the 1984-85 strike in Scotland was warmly welcomed by campaigners today.
An independent review proposed last year that those given convictions during the year-long strike over planned colliery closures, including those who have since died, should be absolved.
The paper, released today, asks for responses on the details of the scheme, including what the qualifying criteria should be for any pardons given.
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