Ruth Maguire MSP has today welcomed the findings of a new report which calls for social landlords to take a human rights approach to improve outcomes for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. The report, commissioned by the Scottish Government proposes to change the way that councils and housing associations provide support to victims of... Continue Reading →
New Bill to Offer More Protection for Victims of Domestic Abuse
Ruth Maguire MSP has today welcomed the publication of a new bill which, if passed by Parliament, will give powers to police and courts to remove suspected abusers from victims ’homes and ban them from re‑entering. The Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill will also allow social landlords to end or transfer a tenancy of a... Continue Reading →
Domestic Violence Support Highlighted as Covid Restrictions Reintroduced to Slow Spread of Virus
Ruth Maguire MSP today welcomed comments from the First Minister which highlighted available support to women experiencing or at risk of domestic violence. The comments came after the MSP for Cunninghame South asked a question in response to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s statement detailing new Covid restrictions which take effect across Scotland this week. Under... Continue Reading →
Consultation Opens on Tackling Male Demand for Prostitution
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed a public consultation from the Scottish Government which is seeking views on options to challenge men’s demand for prostitution. The consultation, which opens today, also asks for suggestions on what can be done to reduce the harms associated with prostitution, how to support women to find a way out of... Continue Reading →
New Domestic Violence Online Resource Available for Professionals
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the development of a new online resource being made available to help support people experiencing, or at risk of, domestic abuse. The Domestic Abuse Awareness Raising Tool (DAART) has been developed in partnership with stakeholders by the domestic abuse charity SafeLives, backed by £10,000 Scottish Government investment. For professionals in... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire: Safeguards for Victims of Crime Essential
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire today pressed the Scottish Government on the need for robust safeguards to be in place as prisoners access to mobile phones was announced. The MSP for Cunninghame South stressed the importance of ensuring that prisoners who have been convicted of domestic abuse will not be able to use these mobile phones... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Backs National Campaign Against Domestic Violence
Ruth Maguire MSP gave her support to a national campaign which is being relaunched to reassure anyone experiencing domestic abuse that support is available to them during these difficult times. Social isolation measures put in place to tackle coronavirus (COVID-19) may be adding pressure to those in abusive domestic situations. Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf said:... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes Funding to Tackle Violence Against Women
Ruth Maguire MSP has praised the decision made by the Scottish Government to provide funding for key organisations dedicated to supporting the safety of women and children at risk of violence during the COVID-19 outbreak. Grants from the Scottish Government’s £350 million Communities Fund have been made to Scottish Women’s Aid and Rape Crisis Scotland... Continue Reading →
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