His case is being considered by the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (SCCRC) after his previous appeal failed.

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After looking at Younas' conviction, the SCCRC said it had referred his case to the High Court of Justiciary.

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He has always maintained his innocence and now the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (SCCRC) has agreed his conviction may be unsafe.

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