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The fight for justice for Scotland's 'witches'

Hundreds of years ago, thousands of Scottish people, mostly women, were tortured, convicted of witchcraft and then burned at the stake or hung. Now a lawyer, Claire Mitchell QC, has launched a campaign for a national memorial in their memory, similar to the one in Salem, US, as well as a pardon for all those convicted.

Claire says the 'satanic panic' started in the 16th century by King James VI of Scotland teaches us lessons which are still relevant today.

"There are still places in the world where witchcraft is used as a tool of persecution and it's important that we stand up and say that is wrong."

Photo and credit: Claire Mitchell QC

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