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Publication - Consultation paper

Improving protections in the justice system for women and girls: consultation

Published
26 February 2026
From
Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs, +1 more … Minister for Victims and Community Safety
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order
ISBN
9781806438037

We are seeking views to help inform consideration of future criminal law and policy in Scotland. This consultation covers various types of offences that cause disproportionate harm to women and girls.

Open
31 days to respond
Respond online

Closes
19 June 2026

Supporting documents

Improving protections in the justice system for women and girls
File type
41 page PDF
File size
447.6 kB
RIF - Improving the justice system – protections for women and girls
File type
Word document
File size
239.1 kB
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