Domestic abusers to be banned from cross-examining their victims in court
Domestic abuse victims will no longer face cross-examination by their abusers in family courts.
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Abusive boyfriend jailed after pouring bleach on pregnant partner
A Dundee man who poured bleach over his pregnant girlfriend in a horrific attack has been jailed for more than two years.
Domestic abuse survivor says Perthshire Women’s Aid saved her life, amid funding fears
A domestic abuse survivor has spoken out about her traumatic experiences, crediting Perthshire Women’s Aid with saving her life.
Domestic abuse warning for Fifers this festive season
Police are warning there will be no hiding place for domestic abusers over the festive season.
Protective orders proposed to guard against domestic abuse
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on creating new orders to protect people from domestic abuse by being able to ban potential offenders from their homes.
Facebook private messaging event held to reach out to domestic abuse victims by Fife police
Police in Fife have held a groundbreaking Facebook session in an effort to reach out to people suffering from domestic abuse.
Brave Perthshire domestic abuse victim to speak out in new book
An aspiring author from Perthshire has been picked to write a book about her experience of domestic abuse by one of the world’s leading publishers.
Warning over ‘soft-touch’ justice after domestic abuse incidents show rise
The number of domestic abuse cases rose by 1% for the second year in a row from 58,810 to 59,541, new figures show.
Forced marriage survivor warns honour abuse is happening in Scotland
A campaigner who escaped forced marriage has said people living in rural areas with a small population of ethnic minorities may be even more at risk than those in big cities.
Video campaign to encourage ‘traumatised’ domestic abuse victims to come forward
The “traumatic” impact of psychological abuse and controlling behaviour is being highlighted in two videos by the Metropolitan Police as part of a campaign to get more victims to seek help.