Legislation aimed at addressing the “unenlightened and ill-founded” attitudes of some jurors in sexual offence trials has passed its first stage at Holyrood. The Scottish Government’s Abusive Behaviour and Sexual
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The Duchess of Cornwall has pledged to try and help victims of domestic abuse after hearing the harrowing testimonies of women who have suffered at the hands of partners or
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A victim of domestic violence and the grandparents of a severely disabled teenager have won the latest round of their challenges against the lawfulness of the so-called ”bedroom tax”. Three
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Trainee doctors should be taught to recognise the signs of “gender-based violence” against women such as domestic abuse, sexual violence and forced marriage, the Chief Medical Officer has said in
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Equally Safe is a new blog from the Scottish Government which aims to provide information and updates on some of the work happening across Scotland to prevent and eradicate violence
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Only 3 in 5 people in Scotland think a woman is not at all to blame for being raped if she wears revealing clothing (58%) or is very drunk (60%),
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An expert board tasked with combatting violence against women and gender inequality has met for the first time this week. In a significant step in taking forward the Scottish Government’s
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The levels of domestic abuse reported in Scotland have increased by 2.5% over the past year. The figures, which cover the two years since the creation of Police Scotland, show
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The Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee has issued a call for written evidence on the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Bill. The Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm Bill, introduced into
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A study led by the University of Bristol, in collaboration with University of Central Lancashire, found many GPs and practice nurses are uncertain how to manage consultations involving children exposed
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