Policy - Latest
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Equally Safe: consultation on legislation to improve forensic medical services for victims of rape and sexual assault
We are seeking your views on proposals to improve forensic medical services for victims of rape and sexual assault.
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Universal periodic review of human rights in the United Kingdom 2017: update on five thematic areas
Our update on progress in implementing UN Human Rights Council recommendations in five thematic areas following the third Universal Periodic Review of human rights in the UK in May 2017.
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Improving Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and interventions for victims of domestic abuse: consultation
A consultation to improve multi-agency risk assessment centres for victims of domestic abuse in Scotland.
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Domestic abuse in Scotland: 2017 - 2018 statistics
Characteristics of victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse incidents recorded by the police in Scotland.
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Establishing a statutory appropriate adult service in Scotland: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to our public consultation on establishing a statutory appropriate adult service in Scotland.
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Victims' code for Scotland
If you are a victim of crime you have a number of rights. Victims' Code sets out these rights, how you can exercise them and the relevant authorities to contact should you need further help and advice.
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Clinical pathways to support adults who experienced sexual assault: consultation
We are seeking views on the clinical pathways and guidance for healthcare professionals working to support adults who present having experienced rape or sexual assault.
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Justice vision and priorities delivery plan 2018-2019 and overview of progress 2017-2018
Overview of progress to the actions set out in 2017-2018 Justice Vision and Priorities Delivery Plan and new approaches and additional actions for the coming year 2018-2019.
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Beyond survival: resource for organisations working with child abuse survivors
This toolkit provides resources to enable survivor support organisations become more sustainable.
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Honouring the lived experience: Rape and Sexual Assault Victims Taskforce option appraisal report
A report summarising the approach, methodology, findings and recommendations of the options appraisal exercise carried out in June 2018 as part of the Chief Medical Officer's Taskforce to Improve Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault.
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Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Bill: CRWIA
Child rights and wellbeing assessment of proposed legislation to strengthen the rights of victims and witnesses.
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Tackling sexual violence and harassment on campus
New toolkit to address gender-based violence in universities and colleges.
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Tackling domestic abuse
£2.8 million to rehabilitate offenders.
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Establishing a statutory appropriate adult service in Scotland: consultation
Consultation on establishing a statutory appropriate adult service in Scotland.
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More help for trafficking victims
More than £3 million over three years to improve support.
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Supporting victims of rape
Matheson announces £1.7m to extend advocacy service after successful pilot.
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Improving support for rape victims
£2.25 million to implement new forensic medical examination standards.
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Support for victims and witnesses of crime: workshop report
Summary of September 2017 event focusing on information and support for victims and witnesses of crime.
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Domestic abuse in Scotland: 2016 - 2017 statistics
Characteristics of victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse incidents recorded by the police in Scotland.
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Supporting victims of sexual assault
Funding to expand services in Orkney and Shetland.
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Justice in Scotland: vision and priorities delivery plan, 2017-2018
Delivery plan setting out key actions for 2017-2018 to help progress the seven priorities set out in the Justice vision document.