December

Scottish Parliament Committee seek views on prioritising the healthcare needs for victims of sexual offences

09.12.2019

A Bill putting the healthcare needs of victims of rape and sexual offences at the forefront of forensic medical services is to be considered by the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee.

Holyrood Committee supports general principles of FGM protection legislation

05.12.2019

The Scottish Parliament’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee has supported the general principles of proposed new legislation that aims to strengthen legal protection for women and girls at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM).

Increase prison funding levels and promote alternatives to custody, says Holyrood’s Justice Committee

01.12.2019

The Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee has concluded that real-terms increases in the revenue and capital budgets for the Scottish Prison Service

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