According to a freedom of information request. domestic abuse courts are failing victims due to significant waiting times for courts to settle a case.
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According to a freedom of information request. domestic abuse courts are failing victims due to significant waiting times for courts to settle a case.
A pilot scheme which allows people to see if their partner has a history of domestic violence or domestic abuse has been unrolled in Aberdeen and Ayrshire in the Scottish Government’s bid to control domestic abuse in Scotland.
The High Court last week gave permission to charity group ‘Rights of Women’ to challenge government policy concerning victims of domestic violence and legal aid.
Domestic violence charity Women’s Aid is urging local and national Governments across the country to ensure medical professionals supporting pregnant women receive specialist domestic violence training.