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 2108 Act, it examines the context and background to the new legislation and sets out chapters to follow the Act's structure.
The book also covers important case law and key legislation including:
Written by expert practitioners with extensive experience of working within the criminal justice system, this title is an essential guide to the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018.
