Our parks, schools, restaurants and workplaces are amongst the long list of places closing following the unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19. As we are advised to remain in our homes to protect our health, this can increase the risk of harm to those suffering from domestic abuse. The serious nature of being required to remain at home with a domestic abuse perpetrator cannot be underestimated.
[Read more…] about COVID-19 and the implications for domestic abuse households
This month has seen the publication of Domestic abuse: a good practice guide for social landlords.
[Read more…] about Domestic Abuse a good practice guide for social landlords
Domestic abuse is to be reformed in Scotland – what happens if you find a false allegation being made against you?
We discuss the Scottish Government’s confirmation that it will introduce a new, specific offence of domestic abuse and strengthen the law against domestic abuse.
[Read more…] about Domestic abuse is being taken seriously in Scotland – advice for victims
We discuss the changing attitudes to domestic abuse and the range of remedies available to Family Lawyers to assist not just spouses, but partners and ex partners.
We discuss a recent EUAFR report on domestic violence and look at how the laws in Scotland deal with this problem.
