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Sex assault victims withdraw from cases due to distress caused by court delays

Some victims of sexual assault have dropped their cases and others are considering withdrawing from the justice system due to delays, according to a new report. It notes that some cases have taken almost two years to come to trial, with the delays ...

17 Mar 2022 at 12:25

Child victims to get support through justice system at first Bairns Hoose

Child victims of violence and abuse will be given support at Scotland’s first “Bairns Hoose” which could save them going to courts and police stations to give evidence. They will be able to get all the protection, care, justice, and recovery ...

29 Aug 2023 at 12:03

Scotland

Charity says one in four children living in poverty in Scotland

A quarter of children in Scotland are living in poverty amid a 92% surge in demand for financial advice, a leading charity has said. Children 1st launched an appeal for donations after Scottish Government figures released last week showed ...

25 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Almost 300 supported by Bairns Hoose in first year

Almost 300 child victims and members of their family have been supported by a new initiative in its first year. The Bairns Hoose – meaning children’s house in Scots – was announced when Nicola Sturgeon was first minister, before opening ...

29 Aug 2024 at 00:01

Child poverty focus welcome but more cash needed, says charity

The Scottish Government’s focus on child poverty is welcome, a leading charity has said, but more funding will be needed to improve the situation. John Swinney laid out his Programme for Government on Wednesday, pledging “significant ...

04 Sept 2024 at 19:37

Sarwar says Labour will ‘end austerity’ as he challenges SNP ministers on Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget will “end the era of austerity” and provide more cash for “vital” public services, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said. With Mr Sarwar saying there will be “more money and new money” for ...

28 Oct 2024 at 15:29

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