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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

University of Strathclyde Law Clinic continued to 2019 achieving a landmark ruling. on the reporting process, what to expect and Volunteer retention has meant that previous volunteers victim-survivor rights. We also published a legal guide

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 6 John does things he enjoys. He is making choices and taking control of his life. John has learned to like himself. John moved home so he doesn’t live near his

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

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

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