Civil actions for rape and other serious sexual offences

At its meeting on 19 December 2017, the Committee agreed to write to relevant organisations to request information on civil actions for damages in respect of rape and other serious sexual offences. 

The following responses were received:

• Bryson, Emma (72KB pdf)
• Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (86KB pdf)
• Faculty of Advocates (69KB pdf)
• Law Society of Scotland (323KB pdf)
• Police Scotland (83KB pdf)
• Rape Crisis Scotland (253KB pdf)
• Scottish Women's Rights Centre (131KB pdf) 
• Victim Support Scotland (12KB pdf)