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and appropriate case law • Explain complex and constantly evolving areas of law which complainers cannot reasonably be expected to have a proper grasp of without ILR • Informed opinion of likely outcomes • Take detailed instructions

they take no action.) Civil law You are protected by law against sexual harassment at work. These laws protect women and men including those who are transgender/ transitioning. Sexual violence and harassment in the workplace Relevant laws are

these are aspects of Scots Law. They are not aspects of European Convention law, where of course many of these cases are effectively dealt with without oral procedures at all. So, we’re fairly certain that we can build into the system suitable

involved. It is against the law to engage in sexual relationships with close relatives and with children. It is against the law for care staff to have a sexual relationship with someone with a learning disability whom they support. Many

both agree to it. What the law says 7 7 7 7 The law says that it is always wrong to do anything sexual with people who cannot give consent. The law says that it is always wrong to do anything sexual with people under 16. The law says that it is

Glasgow G2 6LD Scottish Law Commission Discussion Paper on Rape As we go to print, the Scottish Law Commission is due to publish a discussion paper entitled Rape and Other Sexual Offences. This paper follows on from a review of the law on

This document sets out Rape Crisis Scotland’s policy on the protection of information relating to applicants for jobs and volunteer or trustee roles at Rape Crisis Scotland.

‘Reforming Scots Criminal Law & Practice: The Carloway Report’. The consultation paper seeks views on the Scottish Government’s plans to reform the law following on from Lord Carloway’s review of key aspects of Scottish criminal law and

be given the right to see a lawyer, and concluded in his report that juries should not be allowed to draw an adverse inference if the accused refuses to answer questions. Peter Cadder, who was convicted for assault based on evidence obtained

are being advised by their lawyer to make no comment so gathering evidence from the accused person has been negatively affected. The law is constantly changing. As it changes so we need to evolve. This move takes into account in particular