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Legal Aid review announced
"The Scottish Women's Rights Centre welcome news of an independent review into legal aid in Scotland, and in particular the recognition of legal aid as vital in helping to achieve access to justice.
The importance of legal aid cannot be understated, and we look forward to engaging with the review to promote justice for women."
Read the Minister's full statement announcing the review here.
Scotland's first civil action case for damages for rape
Rape Crisis Scotland hails landmark ruling in Scotland's first civil action case for damages for rape stating "this is a landmark case that broadens access to justice in Scotland".
Rape Crisis Scotland reaction to the Ched Evans acquittal
We were shocked and horrified to see the use of such blatantly prejudicial sexual history evidence in the Ched Evans retrial.
By Sandy Brindley and Michele Burman
To access the full blog post please follow the link below.
Significant Funding announcement for SWRC
Justice Secretary Michael Matheson, today announced significant funding for the development and extension of the SWRC over the next 2 years.
The SWRC is delighted to have received additional support from the Scottish Government to enable the employment of more staff and the establishment of new bases in Dundee and the Highlands.
The additional funding will significantly enhance services available to women survivors of gender based violence through the establishment of legal surgeries across the central belt, in Dundee and the Highlands. The new surgeries will be offered in addition to the current legal surgeries based in Glasgow and Lanarkshire.
The SWRC Helpline, available across Scotland, will also develop enhanced access through the provision of an 3rd weekly session in 2016 and a further 4th weekly helpline session in 2017.
The Case for Women's Rights
The Scottish Women's Rights Centre (SWRC) hosts its first year anniversary seminar and drinks reception on 21 June 2016. Reflecting on the lessons learned and discussing key issues in relation to unmet legal need for women survivors of gender based violence.
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