A woman who was subjected to years of coercive control, threats and physical abuse by her partner has told STV News she now regards him as 'evil' and 'a monster' after seeing him jailed for three years. Marcus Sinclair from High Valleyfield in Fife was al... See more
A shortage of legal aid for vulnerable women is reaching 'crisis' levels in Scotland, lawyers and campaigners have warned. Charities say the shortage could be making it harder for women to escape abuse, while solicitors warn the work is becoming increasin... See more
One of Scotland’s leading criminal defence advocates has spoken of the moment he thought his mother had been killed by his father at their home in Glasgow. Thomas Ross KC has told STV News about being a child growing up in the shadow of alcohol-fuelled do... See more
A survivor of domestic violence has said that proposals by the Scottish Government to tackle abuse and misogyny are a “tick-box exercise” and has called for justice system reform. Liz Shanks spoke to STV News after John Swinney announced new measures, inc... See more
Prisoners serving long-term sentences at HMP Shotts are taking part in weekly parkruns as part of efforts to support rehabilitation and improve mental wellbeing. The Lanarkshire prison, which houses men serving life sentences and those jailed for more tha... See more
