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At least seven women from West Lothian could be among the thousands across Scotland who could be acquitted and pardoned centuries after they became victims of the 17th century witch-hunt which swept through Scotland.

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witches in Scotland has called for action as global allegations of sorcery surge in the pandemic.Today, International Women’s Day, marks the first anniversary of the Witches of Scotland (WoS) project.About 2500 alleged witches in Scotland are believed to have been executed, tortured, strangled and burned at the stake between the 16th and 18th centuries.WoS – founded by Claire Mitchell QC and writer Zoe Venditozzi – has launched a petition which will be presented to the Scottish Parliament this month.It is calling for a national monument to be erected and a legal pardon for those who fell victim to the Witchcraft Act 1563.The organisation claims allegations of witchcraft persist in the persecution of women and children today and the United