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Divorce and dissolution for survivors of domestic abuse in Scotland

Ending a relationship can be a difficult step. When the relationship has been abusive, you may be concerned about your safety and have additional worries and issues to deal with. You don’t need to cope with this alone - you can access support from a range of specialist organisations and, depending on your circumstances, legal options should be available to you.

Celebrating International Women's Day 2024

This week we celebrated International Women's Day 2024 by hosting our #InvestHER event in partnership with JustRight Scotland and the Strathclyde Law Clinic for the students at the University of Strathclyde, members of the third sector and professionals from the legal community.  

A tribute to our former colleague Karen Kirk

We are deeply saddened by the news that our former colleague Karen Kirk has passed away. 

Karen worked closely with the JustRight Scotland (JRS) and Scottish Women’s Rights Centre (SWRC) team in a consultancy role during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Economic abuse and the law: what you need to know

This blog will explore what is meant by economic abuse and how it can affect those who experience it. It may therefore be difficult for some survivors to read. Please take care whilst reading and see the bottom of this blog for further support.  illustrated graphic showing a woman with pink hair reading a 'legal guide' booklet

Voyeurism and upskirting: what are they and what are your rights?

Whether you have heard about voyeurism and upskirting in the media or from friends, or have experienced it yourself, it can be useful to know what it involves and what the law says about it in Scotland. That’s why we have launched a new guide exploring voyeurism and upskirting in more detail, and outlining your options if it happens to you.

This short blog provides a brief overview of the guide’s contents. We recommend you access the full guide for further detail.

 

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