All the updated news related to abuse in politics

All the news related to abuse in politics updated in real time

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Scotland

Tackle misogyny and gender-fuelled hate with more urgency, Sarwar says

The omission of gender-based violence and misogyny is a “fundamental flaw” in Scotland’s hate crime laws, Anas Sarwar has said. The Scottish Labour leader expressed dismay that prejudice and hate is often fuelled by gender issues and called for more ...

29 Jan 2022 at 15:55

Scotland

New law must not undermine existing definition of domestic abuse, say MSPs

The definition of domestic abuse in new legislation must align with existing laws in order to avoid undermining the commonly understood definition, a cross-party group of MSPs has said. It comes after the Crown Office warned MSPs a new justice ...

11 Mar 2025 at 09:32

Scotland

Holyrood committee to investigate financial side of domestic abuse

A Holyrood committee has launched an inquiry into the financial implications of leaving an abusive relationship. The Social Justice and Social Security Committee has issued a call for views on the issue, with a particular desire to hear from ...

13 Dec 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Cosla hits out at increased ‘toxic online behaviour’ as councillors set budgets

The head of Scotland’s council umbrella body has called for people to be respectful amid an increase in abuse of councillors. Shona Morrison, the president of Cosla, made the intervention on Friday, saying more abuse had been levelled at ...

20 Feb 2026 at 16:48

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