Tag: Domestic Abuse

Scottish vets recruited in fight against violent crime

SCOTTISH vets have been recruited to help police in the country’s fight against violent crime. Last week a group of animal doctors became the first...

Justice Secretary visits new Domestic Abuse Court in Edinburgh

A DEDICATED domestic abuse court has been established in Edinburgh to provide further support for victims of domestic abuse and bring offenders to court...

Edinburgh gets tough on domestic abuse

By Naomi Mills VICTIMS of domestic abuse are to be supported through a new specialist court in the capital. Edinburgh Sheriff court is set to pilot...

Judge issues warning ahead of Old Firm clash

A TOP judge has warned football supporters not to use matches as an excuse for domestic abuse. The Lord Advocate, the Rt Hon Frank Mulholland...

Fewer females call abuse line in winter

By Andrea McCallum HUNDREDS of women suffered domestic abuse during the cold snap because they were unable to leave home to call for help. According to...

Senior Scottish minister blasts Old Firm thugs as “barbaric”

By Michael MacLeod OLD Firm football thugs who beat their wives have been slated as “barbaric” by a senior Government minister ahead of Saturday’s potentially...

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