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Specialist domestic abuse court to be piloted in Edinburgh

by Edinburgh Family Lawyer Thursday, 15 December 2011 Category Domestic Violence 0 Comments

A domestic abuse court is to be piloted at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. The specialist court aims to improve the way in which allegations of domestic abuse are dealt with in the criminal justice system.

Seminar focuses on ways to tackle domestic abuse

by Edinburgh Family Lawyer Friday, 02 December 2011 Category Domestic Violence 0 Comments

Edinburgh City Council has chaired a seminar on domestic abuse which looked at how different agencies involved in domestic violence should work together to tackle the problem. The event was part of the International 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence Against Women campaign which runs until 10th December.

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Government urged to protect women's rights

by Edinburgh Family Lawyer Friday, 04 November 2011 Category Domestic Violence 0 Comments

The Fawcett Society, supported by a group of charities, unions and academics, has published a report outlining policy recommendations for the Government to ensure that progress made in women's rights and equality is not undermined by deficit reducing budget cuts.

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Nine-year jail term for domestic abuser

by Edinburgh Family Lawyer Thursday, 11 August 2011 Category Domestic Violence 0 Comments

At the High Court in Edinburgh, a 52-year old man from Glasgow has been given a 15-year extended sentence for a 30-year campaign of violence and domestic abuse against women. He will spend nine years in custody, reduced from ten years to reflect his guilty plea.

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Specialist domestic abuse court to be piloted in Edinburgh

Seminar focuses on ways to tackle domestic abuse

Government urged to protect women's rights

Nine-year jail term for domestic abuser

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