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Why the SWRC is leaving X and where you can find us
At the SWRC we have historically used X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook and LinkedIn to keep survivors updated about our services and resources, and to keep the legal and wider GBV community informed about training and development opportunities. But today we’re announcing that, as of December, we will no longer be using X.
“Today has given survivors back their voice’: Campaigners celebrate removal of not proven verdict
By Rape Crisis Scotland
On September 17th 2025, the Scottish Parliament voted through the landmark Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill, which includes the removal of the not proven verdict.
Our work on Anti-SLAPPs in Scotland
By Annamaria De Felice & Laura Nairn
Yesterday the Scottish Women’s Rights Centre (SWRC) took part in a roundtable discussion at the Scottish Parliament, organised by Index on Censorship, to help shape the future of anti-SLAPP protections in Scotland.
Celebrating a decade of the SWRC
On Tuesday 15th April, the SWRC celebrated our tenth anniversary with a special event at the University of Strathclyde, marking a decade of work supporting women survivors of gender-based violence in Scotland to access justice.
Celebrating International Women’s Day with student volunteers from the University of Strathclyde Law Clinic
To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day event, the Scottish Women’s Rights Centre (SWRC)’s legal team attended an online session organised by the University of Strathclyde Law Clinic to explore the role of SWRC in helping survivors navigate the complexities of the legal system, emerging trends in legal challenges faced by service users, and a recent case outcome that underscores the importance of the SWRC’s work.
Blog by Annamaria De Felice
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