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Pro-Bono Solicitor Network: Launching Tuesday 27th June 2023

Q&A with Rebecca Coltart

From Tuesday 27th June we will have a new Helpline open and operated by a network of Pro-Bono Solicitors. As we launch the helpline, we’ve spoken with Rebecca Coltart, one of the solicitors that has signed up to be involved. Below, she shares why she joined and what she feels are the critical issues in the civil legal system today, for both solicitors and survivors of gender-based violence.

You can find more information about our Pro-Bono Solicitor Network on our website.

Guest Blog by Researchers for "Domestic Abuse and Child Contact: The Interface Between Criminal and Civil Proceedings"

In this blog, Michele Burman, Ruth Friskney, Jane Mair and Richard Whitecross discuss their research on the operation of family law in child contact cases where there is a background of domestic abuse.

A statement from Scottish civil society organisations on the UK Government’s intervention on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill

This week, the UK government announced their intention to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, which was

recently passed overwhelmingly in the Scottish Parliament, from becoming law. We, the undersigned, wish to make clear our strong opposition to this intervention and to any suggestion that these reforms would have an adverse effect on the Equality Act or women’s rights.

Festive Season Closures and Safety Planning

In the period between Christmas and New Year, many offices and services may be closed or open with reduced services.

Scottish Women’s Rights Centre Closure

Scottish Women’s Rights Centre will also be closing for the festive season and below we include details of our closing dates, as well as information on services that will still be available to you during this time if you need them. Whatever circumstances you have gone through, we want to reassure you that there are support services you can contact during this time.