News/Blog
New Sexual Harassment Solicitor Thanks to Rosa Fund Grant
We are pleased to announce that we will be appointing a specialist solicitor for cases of sexual harassment and abuse in employment, further education or other settings, including online spaces. This post is made possible by the Justice and Equality Fund (JEF) from Rosa, a charitable fund for initiatives that support women and girls in the UK.
Successful Civil Damages Action for Rape: AR v Stephen Daniel Coxen - Press Release
The Scottish Women’s Rights Centre and JustRight Scotland welcome today’s judgment of Sheriff Weir QC in AR v Stephen Daniel Coxen.
Child Contact Survey Closed for Submissions
Our Child Contact survey is now closed and is no longer taking submissions. Thank you so much to all of you who shared your experiences of the child contact system - your testimonies are all highly valued and will be used to draft our response to policymakers.
Lanarkshire Legal Surgery Now Open!
Our Lanarkshire surgery is now in operation. If you need free and confidential legal support or advice, you can book an appointment with our solicitor for legal information and advice.
LEGAL GUIDE: Reporting Forced Marriage & Honour Crimes - Your Rights
Recently, more and more research has been carried out on forced marriage and honour crimes in Scotland. These crimes are a form of gender-based violence, and may include a range of different offences. Among the general public, there is still a lot of confusion as to what these crimes might look like and how to go about reporting them. What support services are in place? What are my rights if I choose to report a forced marriage or honour crime?