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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

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Thousands of people told their partner has history of abuse

Thousands of people have found out about their partner’s abusive past after making requests to a police hotline since it was set up six years ago. Around 56% of the 13,334 requests – or 7,530 people – who made requests to the Disclosure Scheme ...

22 Dec 2021 at 18:13

Scotland

MSP urges women suffering domestic abuse to reach out

An MSP and former police officer has urged women who are victims of domestic abuse to reach out for help. Audrey Nicoll, who served for 30 years in the north east before being elected SNP MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, said it ...

27 Dec 2022 at 00:01

Scotland

Holyrood backs Bill on bail reforms despite concerns from victims’ groups

New legislation aimed at reducing the number of people sent to prison while awaiting trial has been passed by MSPs – despite a warning from victims’ organisations that it could pose a “serious risk”, particularly to the victims of domestic ...

22 Jun 2023 at 18:17

Scotland

MSPs urged to reconsider plans to create victims’ commissioner for Scotland

The head of Scottish Women’s Aid has called on MSPs to reconsider plans to appoint a victims’ commissioner. The Scottish Government proposes to create the post in wide-ranging legislation, which would also scrap the controversial not ...

04 Oct 2023 at 12:49

Scotland

Domestic abuse victims urged to seek help at Christmas

People experiencing domestic abuse have been told they are not alone, as an SNP MSP urged them to seek support over the festive period. Falkirk East MSP Michelle Thomson said the Scottish Women’s Aid domestic abuse helpline, which ...

25 Dec 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Online vigil in memory of women who have died as a result of domestic abuse

An online vigil to remember women and children who have died as a result of domestic abuse was held on Thursday. The memorial, organised by Scottish Women’s Aid’s Survivor Reference Group, saw women and allies across Scotland ...

08 Dec 2022 at 21:58

Scotland

Taskforce set up to help prevent domestic abuse killings

A taskforce seeking to prevent domestic homicides has been welcomed as the number of female victims increases. The multi-agency taskforce, which includes partners from local government body Cosla, Police Scotland, Scottish ...

03 Nov 2022 at 11:29

Scotland

Minister apologises after government fails to implement laws passed at Holyrood

A minister has apologised as he was quizzed over the Scottish Government’s failure to implement a number of laws which were passed at Holyrood years ago. Parliamentary business minister Jamie Hepburn insisted the ...

10 Dec 2024 at 13:52

Scotland

Victims of domestic abuse urged not to ‘suffer in silence’ and phone helpline

Victims of domestic abuse should not “suffer in silence” this Christmas, an MSP has said, as she urged people to access a free 24/7 helpline if they need support. SNP MSP Michelle Thomson said the Scottish ...

26 Dec 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Victim support charities ‘concerned’ over plans for long-term prisoner release

Victim support charities have raised concerns over plans for long-term prisoners to be released after serving two thirds of their sentence. The Scottish Government has been dealing with a rising prison ...

15 Aug 2024 at 17:33

Scotland

Domestic abuse victims need access to extensive financial advice, MSPs told

MSPs have been urged to ensure domestic abuse victims have access to comprehensive financial and legal advice to prevent them suffering economic abuse even when relationships end. Scottish Women’s Aid ...

01 May 2025 at 12:47

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