News/Blog
Why we need a legal aid reform. Victims/survivors of abuse should not have to pay for their own protection
The SWRC is calling for a simpler, fairer process to qualify for legal aid, ensuring that those who need protection can access essential support, without facing prohibitive costs.
Blog by Annamaria De Felice.
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Landmark judgment on corroboration in sexual offence cases
This entry is taken from Rape Crisis Scotland’s News post here.
A judgement from nine senior judges has been issued today which transforms the approach to corroboration in sexual offence cases in Scotland.

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
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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.