I have raised my concerns with Margaret Mitchell, MSP.
I have also been in communication with the former Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities, Angela Constance MSP, to ask how many accused persons who submit soul and conscience letters are let off going to court to face their punishment for crimes committed.
I have also submitted freedom of information requests to both the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service to find out the exact numbers of accused persons in Scotland this relates to. These requests have been rejected.