Legal Guides
In here you will find guides with information about legal processes relevant to cases of abuse and violence against women, and about your rights when reporting the abuse to the Police.
Divorce and Dissolution
A legal guide exploring the issues of divorce and dissolution following an abuse relationship.
Filename: Divorce-and-Dissolution-full-guide-FINAL.pdf | File size: 376KBVoyeurism and upskirting
A legal guide outlining the issues of voyeurism and upskirting, and options available if they happen to you.
Filename: 1696931549_Voyeurism-legal-guide.pdf | File size: 207KBDomestic Abuse and Housing Rights
A Housing Guide co-produced by the Scottish Women's Rights Centre and Scottish Women's Aid for survivors of domestic abuse.
Filename: 1686126041_Housing-Guide---Domestic-Abuse.pdf | File size: 45708KBStalking and Housing Rights
A Housing Guide co-produced by the Scottish Women's Rights Centre and Scottish Women's Aid for survivors of stalking.
Filename: Stalking-and-Housing-Rights.pdf | File size: 12586KBSexual Abuse and Housing Rights
A Housing Guide co-produced by the Scottish Women's Rights Centre and Scottish Women's Aid for survivors of sexual abuse.
Filename: Sexual-Abuse-and-Housing-Rights.pdf | File size: 18742KB
Economic abuse
In this guide you will find information about economic abuse and ways to keep yourself safe or to improve your situation if you are experiencing financial hardship or you are worried about economic issues because of the abuse you are experiencing.
Filename: Economic-Abuse-final.pdf | File size: 2867KB
'Revenge porn' / Image-based sexual abuse
Disclosing intimate images or videos, or threatening to disclose intimate images or videos of another person without their consent, is a form of abuse. In this guide we describe some legal and practical options available for those who experience this kind of abuse.
Filename: Image-based-sexual-abuse-guide-final.pdf | File size: 1627KB
Exclusion orders
Exclusion orders are a kind of protective order that can suspend your partner/ex-partner’s right to live in your home when he has been abusive towards you and/or your children. In this guide you will find more information about exclusion orders, who can apply for one and details about the court process.
Filename: Exclusion-Orders-guide-final-.pdf | File size: 2564KB
Child contact and residence
This guide can help you make decisions about your children’s care after the relationship between you and your abusive partner breaks down.
Filename: Child-contact-and-residence-final2.pdf | File size: 38824KB
Civil Damages Legal Guide
This guide outlines factors to consider when deciding whether or not to make a claim, the risks and benefits of a civil damages claim, and what can be compensated for. Published on: December 2018.
Filename: 1544374244_civil-damages-guide.pdf | File size: 93KB
Reporting Sexual Crimes - Your Rights
This leaflet will provide you with some information about what to expect if you report an incident to the police and outlines some of your basic rights. Published on: August 2018.
Filename: SWR-012-sexualcrime-03-ONLINE2.pdf | File size: 107KB | Tags: sexual crimes, rape, assault, violence, gender based women, girls, rights
Reporting domestic abuse to the Police - Your rights
This leaflet will provide you with some information about what to expect if you report domestic abuse to the police and it describes some of your basic rights.
Filename: Domestic-abuse---reporting-to-the-police-final.pdf | File size: 3514KB
Reporting Stalking - Your Rights
This leaflet will provide you with some information about what to expect if you report an incident to the police and outlines some of your basic rights. Published on: April 2018.
Filename: SWR-012-stalking-03-ONLINE.pdf | File size: 112KB | Tags: stalking domestic abuse rights reporting police help support
Reporting Forced Marriage/Honour Crime - Your Rights
This leaflet will provide you with some information about what to expect if you report an incident to the police and outlines some of your basic rights. Published on: April 2018.
Filename: SWR-012-forcedmarriage-03-ONLINE.pdf | File size: 106KB | Tags: forced marriage abuse violence police immigration
Getting Legal Representation
Getting involved with a legal dispute can be a daunting process, and sometimes finding a solicitor and getting started can be a difficult step. This information will guide you through the process of finding a solicitor, knowing what to look for, and what you can do to prepare for an initial meeting with a solicitor. Published on: March 2017.
Filename: SWR-010-Legal-Representation-WEB.pdf | File size: 88KB | Tags: law solicitor legal representation
Stopping Harassment - A Legal Guide
The ‘Stopping Harassment’ legal guide explains how to obtain protective orders to improve women’s safety and will be a helpful resource for any woman living with stalking or harassment or for professionals who may have a role in supporting survivors. Published on: November 2016.
Filename: SWR-008-Legal-Guide-A5-Folded-WEB.pdf | File size: 88KB
Information and support for anyone experiencing sexual violence and harassment in the workplace
Information for women experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace including actions you may consider, employers' responsibilities and the law. Published on: March 2016.
Filename: sexual-harassment-leaflet.pdf | File size: 327KB
