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Statement on Inspection of COPFS practice in relation to sections 274 and 275 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995
Posted on October 19 2022 at 11:06
This is a welcome, important and timely review. For survivors, the prospect of their sexual history or private life being brought up in court often forms part of the fear about reporting rape. When it happens, it can add significantly to the distress and violation experienced by rape complainers in court.
Response to Updated Paper from the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research
Posted on January 19 2022 at 08:27
“We welcome this updated paper on court delays and the impact of these on victim-survivors of sexual crimes from the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research. It adds growing weight to the calls for real, urgent action.
New survey highlights alarming attitudes to rape
Posted on December 6 2018 at 09:35
A major new study by the End Violence Against Women Coalition has found
that an alarming number of adults across the UK are unclear about what rape is.
RSSLatest posts
- Our statement on new figures on conviction rates for rape in Scotland
- Our response to the Stage One Report on the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill
- New guidance for tackling gender-based violence in schools launched
- Funding extended for essential Rape Crisis services
- Our statement on the conclusion of the Emma Caldwell trial
