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A blog to mark the publication of the Survivor Reference Group Initial Report.

a complainer’s account that they have been raped. Penetration does not need to be corroborated separately. A statement which is made by a complainer after the relevant incident is normally hearsay and cannot be used as proof of

of survivors are taken into account in finalising these guidelines and we encourage survivors to contribute their views by responding to the SSC's consultation . The consultation is open until 18 October 2024. The guidelines have a

Justice should not have a price tag. Survivors who have had damaging experiences in court have the right to complain about how they have been treated during their case.

legally obliged to take into account the Equality Act and relevant guidance when delivering their services, and nothing will change by the passing of the Bill with regards to that. Evidence was provided to the EHRCJ regarding the individualised

Rape Crisis Scotland welcomes the stand taken by the Equality and Human Rights Commission in defending the human rights and privacy rights of rape survivors.

Successful Civil Rape Case Exposes Cracks in Criminal system

The Scottish Sentencing Council is launching a public consultation on its first draft guideline, which sets out the principles and purposes of sentencing for all offences.

New figures released today show that the length of time from offence to court verdict has increased since the pandemic.

applicant giving a coherent account (Para 209). Special Rapporteur's visit to Yarl's Wood Referring to the UN Special Rapporteur on VAWG not being able to visit Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre during her mission to the UK