Rape victims to receive free legal advice under new Scottish Government pilot

Rape victims to receive free legal advice under new Scottish Government pilot

Victims in rape and attempted rape cases will be able to access free legal advice through a proposed Government-backed pilot

– If you don't say yes, it's rape FOLKETS HUS (Nettavisen): Next week the government will present a new consent law. Sexual intercourse should be based on voluntariness, is the basic idea of the bill. – In the fight for better legal certainty, several brave voices have told their stories. Many have fought for a consent law that clearly states that sexual intercourse should be based on voluntariness, said Minister of Justice Astri Aas-Hansen whe…

A new legal provision on rape will require active consent before sexual intercourse. “Only yes means yes,” emphasizes the Minister of Justice.

Scottish Government to launch free legal advice service for rape victims

Victims in rape and attempted rape cases will be able to access free legal advice through a proposed Government-backed pilot. The initiative will give victims the chance to prepare for

Government to launch free legal advice service for rape victims

The pilot, announced on Thursday, has been welcomed by the charity Rape Crisis Scotland.

DM’s Office to provide free legal aid to needy for first time

By Our Staff Reporter Dehradun, 1 Apr: For the first time in the district, free legal advice and government-appointed lawyers will be made available to the public through the District Magistrate’s office. Recognising the urgent need for legal assistance among economically weaker sections, District Magistrate, Dehradun, Savin Bansal has initiated the establishment of a Legal Aid Centre within his office. Following his request, the Secretary of th…