The Latest Breaking News from Rape Crisis Scotland

Specialist nurses for sexual assault victims to be rolled out across Scotland

SPECIALIST nurses trained to examine survivors of sexual assault are set to be introduced across the country.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24

Scottish charity urges ministers to match UK plans for sexual offence court reforms

Rape Crisis Scotland is calling for ministers in Scotland to consider adopting remote access so survivors can follow their case after giving evidence

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22

Rape survivor welcomes Holyrood vote to scrap ‘damaging’ not proven verdict

Some lawyers have raised concerns that reforms passed by MSPs could lead to an increased potential for miscarriages of justice.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

Scottish rape crisis centre leaves charity network over trans inclusivity

A SCOTTISH rape crisis centre has pulled out of the charity’s national network, saying its own approach of providing “single-sex services…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2024

Rape Crisis Scotland boss apologises for Edinburgh centre failings

Review had criticised support service, run by a trans woman, for not providing women-only spaces for 16 months

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024

Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre CEO resigns after report into 'failings'

THE chief executive of the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) has stood down after a review found it had failed to protect women-only spaces...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2024

Views sought on first ever sentencing guidelines for rape offences in Scotland

A PUBLIC consultation on sentencing for rape offences has been launched to help ensure current guidelines are fit for purpose ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2024

Edinburgh rape crisis worker wins tribunal over gender critical views

Hearing finds Roz Adams was unfairly dismissed after questioning rules on trans women working with survivors

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024

Scottish Greens MSP sanctioned for breaching conduct code in gender reform committee

A SCOTTISH Greens MSP has been sanctioned by a committee after she was found to have breached Holyrood’s Code of Conduct.

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2023

Humza Yousaf questioned as Scottish child rapist avoids prison sentence

THE First Minister has spoken out amid anger at a child rapist avoiding jail time...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2023