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Domestic Abuse Law in Scotland
The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 created a new criminal offence of Domestic Abuse, covering a range of psychological, sexual, financial and physical abusive behaviours perpetrated against a partner or ex-partner.
This title provides criminal practitioners and all those working on domestic abuse cases with clear guidance on how to work within the new legislative framework. Following the 2018 Act, it examines the context and background to the new legislation and sets out chapters to follow the Act’s structure.
