Reid Howie Associates
ISBN 978 0 7559 7554 9 (Web only publication)
ISSN 0950 2254
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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SECTION 1: THE CONSULTATION
Background
The consultation process
Submissions and respondents
Analysis and presentation of the data
The way forward
Summary of issues: The consultation
SECTION 2: SUFFICIENCY OF CIVIL REMEDIES
Accessing and using existing civil remedies
Third party involvement
The use of orders to require as well as to prohibit actions
The use of orders against those other than the principal perpetrator
The nature and use of power of arrest and arrest warrants
Overall sufficiency of civil remedies and the need for specific civil remedies
Summary of issues: Sufficiency of civil remedies
SECTION 3: SUPPORTING ACTIONS AND PROVISIONS
The need for statutory guidance
Protection for children and young people under 16
Civil partnerships
Difficulties in accessing civil legal aid
Developing other action
Summary of issues: Supporting actions and provisions
SECTION 4: OTHER ISSUES
The nature of forced marriage
Experiences and examples
Issues for specific groups
Summary of other issues
ANNEX 1 THE WRITTEN CONSULTATION QUESTIONS
ANNEX 2 THE RESPONDENTS
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.