苏格兰的最高检察官为起诉严重犯罪案件中的儿童规定了新的保障措施。 Scotland's top prosecutor introduces new safeguards for prosecuting children in serious crime cases.

苏格兰的最高检察官Dorothy Bain KC在涉及被控犯有强奸等严重罪行的儿童的案件中,对处理起诉决定实施了新的保障措施。 Scotland's top prosecutor, Dorothy Bain KC, has implemented new safeguards for handling prosecution decisions in cases involving children accused of serious crimes like rape. 在对使用“从起诉中转移”的担心之后,新政策将案件指向社会服务而不是审判,包括由高级皇家律师作出的决定,并优先考虑与受害人的沟通。 The new policy, following concerns over the use of "diversion from prosecution," which refers cases to social services instead of trial, includes decisions being made by senior crown counsel and prioritizing communication with victims. 该政策全文将由王室办公室公布。 The full policy will be published by the Crown Office.