Justiciary Act 1887

The Justiciary Act 1887 is a piece of legislation in the UK that reformed the administration of justice in Scotland. It aimed to streamline the legal processes used in criminal cases and established a more efficient system for handling appeals and delivering justice. The Act also clarified the roles of judges and provided regulations for court procedures, helping to improve consistency in how criminal cases were treated. Overall, it was an important step in modernizing the Scottish legal system, ensuring fairer and more effective management of criminal justice.