New domestic abuse legislation in Scotland set to be scrutinised by MSPs
A Holyrood committee has urged people to have their say on planned new laws that could be used to ban those who commit domestic abuse from their victims’ homes. MSPs
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Rights of abuse survivors in Scotland could be undermined by compensation process, MSPs told
Making abuse survivors sign a waiver to receive financial compensation undermines their rights, campaigners have said. Under the Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill, survivors of
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Fewer than one in seven rape survivors confident of getting justice, survey suggests
Fewer than one in seven alleged rape victims feels confident they can obtain justice by reporting the matter to police, a survey has suggested. The vast majority (95%) of those
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New domestic abuse Bill hailed as milestone for victims by Scottish Women’s Aid
Proposed new laws which seek to exclude perpetrators of domestic abuse from their victims’ homes have been hailed as a “milestone”. Scottish Women’s Aid welcomed the changes outlined in the
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Number of women and girls treated in hospital for maltreatment up by almost a third
The number of women and girls being treated in English hospitals after suffering physical, mental or sexual abuse has increased by almost a third in five years, analysis of NHS
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Stormont Executive urged to act over recognition payments for the bereaved
Stormont’s Executive Office has been urged to act over a closed fund for recognition payments for the bereaved. Kenny Donaldson of the victims group Seff has questioned the delay in
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Victims of domestic violence who have accessed Clare’s Law asked to share experiences
Victims of domestic abuse who have accessed Clare’s Law are asked to share their experiences as part of a research project. The legislation named in memory of Clare Wood, 36
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Committee backs Bill to improve forensic evidence arrangements for victims of sexual assault
A Scottish Parliament committee has backed a Bill which aims to support the health needs of sexual offence victims. The legislation would allow victims aged over 16 to self-refer to
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Victims of sexual crimes face exacerbated trauma amid delays in their cases reaching trial
Some victims of sexual crime are still facing delays in their cases reaching trial, delaying their recovery from trauma, a report has found. A review by HM Inspectorate of Prosecution
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Holyrood MSPs seek views on financial redress for victims of historic child abuse in care
MSPs are seeking opinions on proposed legislation aimed at offering financial redress for victims of historic child abuse in care. The Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland)
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