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University of Strathclyde Law Clinic. The SWRC will offer free legal information and advice to women survivors of gender based violence and is a much needed service which will help survivors access legal support and protection. 6 Annual Report

of consent and the law, sexting amongst young people, stalking behaviours and the negative effects of victim blaming survivors was also stressed as a necessity. I was so excited and proud to be able to say at the service launch of Orkney

significant reform of the law on sexual offences. The Act is due to come into force in December 2010. Multi-agency working RCS is involved in many multi-agency groups including: • National Group to Address Violence Against Women • COPFS

to (freely agree to). In law, if a man or boy forces their penis into another person’s vagina, anus (bottom) or mouth, this is classed as rape. Rape can happen to anyone, of any gender. Sexual assault includes many forms of sexual violence,

Though immigration law is reserved to Westminster, in a country that prides itself on valuing compassion and fairness this is unacceptable. Develop and implement human rights-based accommodation pathways for women and children with NRPF

Guest blog by Talat Yaqoob, a consultant and campaigner, on the latest hostile environment policy.

What is the Forensic Medical Services Act and what does it mean for survivors?

New survey highlights alarming attitudes to rape

Today’s review shows a significant decline in the number of applications being made which relate to a complainer’s sexual history other than with the accused, dropping from 20% in previous research to 3% today.

Civil justice option for survivors