Domestic Abuse Law in Scotland

<p>Domestic abuse can involve a range of behaviours. It often takes place behind closed doors. It can be conducted online; it can involve psychological, as well as, or instead of, physical abuse.<br><br>This book traces the development of the law as it applies to domestic abuse in the criminal courts in Scotland, culminating in the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 which created a new criminal offence of domestic abuse covering psychological, sexual, financial and physical behaviours.<br><br>This title provides clear guidance to practitioners and those working with domestic abuse about the criminal process; the background, the prosecutor’s approach, arrest and bail, offences most associated with domestic abuse, vulnerable witnesses, evidential aspects and sentencing. <br><br>The book covers important legislation includin <br>- The Bail provisions of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 <br>- Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016, s 2 <br>- Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 <br>- Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010, ss 38 and 39 (abusive and threatening behaviour and stalking)<br><br>This is an essential guide to the way the criminal law of Scotland deals with domestic abuse.<br><br>This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Scottish Law Service and the Criminal Law Module of Scots Law Online.</p>