Synopsis
Criminologist David Wilson explores how the unique Scottish verdict of not proven can lead to unanswered questions.
- Programme: David Wilson's Crime Files
- Series: 3: Cold Cases
- Episode: 08: Not Proven
- Channel: BBC Scotland
- Broadcast year: 2022
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