On Thursday 1st February 2018 the Scottish Parliament passed the Domestic Abuse Scotland Bill.
Coercive Control and Psychological Abuse
“There’s no place for it in Scotland and this new funding will greatly assist in tackling it.”
Tackling Domestic Abuse Priority For Police Scotland
“Domestic abuse is often about control, the blame for which lies solely with the perpetrators.”
Recognising the Damage of Non-Physical Domestic Abuse
“The Bill creates a new statutory offence of domestic abuse that recognises the damage and hurt that non-physical abuse can cause.”