Witch apology would 'send powerful signal'

A public apology to those accused of witchcraft between the 16th and 18th Centuries would send a powerful symbolic signal, campaigners have said.

She said: "We're seeking a pardon for all of those convicted of witchcraft, an apology for all of those accused and a national memorial so we can remember what happened in the past."We're going to ask the Scottish government on this International Women's Day to make it clear that they accept that what happened to these people was a terrible miscarriage of justice and to apologise on behalf of the people of Scotland.

"People are accused of witchcraft when there are misfortunes in their families - sudden deaths, accidents, and other tragic, unfortunate experiences such as loss of a child, divorce and marital difficulties. He said the campaign in Scotland would send a message to the people who were doing that right now as well as giving hope to the accused.

"It's essentially admitting that this wasn't a criminal act and that these people shouldn't go down in history as criminals," she said. "They should be given a posthumous pardon.

Is it April 1st?

Aren't there more important things to be worrying about at the moment What a waste of time and effort!!

Which witch is which?

I would just like to get ahead of this and apologize on behalf of homosapiens for the systematic genocide of the neanderthal peoples. 🤷‍♀️

You can’t report on arson attacks and people being driven from their homes right now in Telford by grooming gangs who have raped and prostituted children with impunity for 40+ years but you can post BS like this ! BBC, not fit for purpose .

Too early for April fool’s day BBC & this story is too ridiculous.

This is clearly a witch hunt.

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