Trial T/LA/852
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/852 |
|---|---|
| Case | Scotland,Elizabeth |
| Accused | Elizabeth Scotland |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: The procedure was going ahead locally, but the High Court and the commissions sent people out to investigate allegations of torture. The central representatives found evidence of torture (of several kinds), ordered all the suspects released, and cautioned for if new charges were brought.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ✓ | — | ✓ | |||
| 24/11/1679 | Tolbooth | Bo'ness | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Date | Type | Exists |
|---|---|---|
| ✓ |
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Released |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Hammilton | Accomplice | T/LA/1466 | |
| William Craw | Accomplice | T/LA/1467 | |
| Bessie Gibb | Accomplice | T/LA/1456 | |
| Jonet Stewart | Accomplice | T/LA/1463 | |
| Grissel Croudie | Accomplice | T/LA/1464 | |
| Jonet Colquhone | Accomplice | T/LA/1465 |