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- Reforming the criminal law to address misogyny - 2023 Consultation Response - Children (Care and Justice) Bill - 2023 Briefing - Single Judge Trials - 2023 Briefing - Specialist Sexual Offences Court Briefing - 2023 Consultation

on ‘Domestic Abuse and the Law’ and multi-agency for. Having identified a lack of accurate records as a and continue to help staff the SWRC helplines. training on ‘Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment significant barrier to reporting

helplines. The SWRC and the Law” created with partner organisations and 24 funded by the Scottish Government is now available A priority during this year was also finding ways to for CPD on the Law Society of Scotland website and it

a University of Strathclyde Law Clinic delivers Scotland dedicated advocacy helpline, non legal casework, wide legal information helplines, advice surgeries and and partnership work with relevant justice services. some representation as Over

it will. CAN I INSTRUCT A LAWYER TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING? at the hearing by a lawyer. legal aid is likely to be available to cover the cost of legal representation at the hearing and the accused and the prosecutor will be represented by a

fault. It is against the law. 5 Chapter 5: Moving on from the past John does things he enjoys. He is making choices and taking control of his life. John moved home so he doesn’t live near his abuser any more. This made him feel safer. If

never tolerable.” The law in its current form however says that physical punishment against children can be ‘justifiable’. How can we work towards the vision of a “strong and flourishing Scotland where all individuals are equally safe

the attacker to court. Scots Law requires two pieces of evidence to corroborate or support each other so evidence will be sought to support your report. If it has not been possible to establish corroborative evidence the 3 Procurator Fiscal can

harmful sexual behaviours, laws regarding consent, and how to access support services. Young people sharing this information with their peers outside of the workshop sessions will lead to indirect positive impact for other young people who do not

December 2010, the previous law, rather than the Sexual Offences Act, will apply. Sexual assault is a broad term which applies to many forms of sexual violence ranging from unwanted touching or kissing to being forced to perform sexual acts.