PE2025: Improve the support available to victims of domestic violence, who have been forced to flee their home
Petition Summary
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to improve the support available to victims of domestic violence who have been forced to flee the marital home by:
- ensuring access to legal aid for divorce proceedings where domestic violence is a contributing factor;
- ensuring victims are financially compensated for loss of the marital home, including loss of personal possessions and furniture left in the property; and
- ensuring that victims are consulted before any changes are made to non-harassment orders.
Petitioner: PE2025
Status: Under consideration
Date published: 25 April 2023
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Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee Consideration
SPICe Briefing (147KB, pdf) posted 01 June 2023