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Thousands of women executed for witchcraft in Scotland could be pardoned after nearly 300 years
THOUSANDS of women executed for witchcraft in Scotland could be pardoned after nearly 300 years.
A private member’s Bill clearing the names of those convicted has won the support of the SNP-Green administration in Holyrood following a Witches of Scotland campaign.
SNP MSP Natalie Don’s Bill could make into law as early as next year.
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