Domestic violence
Thousands held in immigration detention by Police Scotland
Over 3,000 people – including asylum seekers – have been held in police cells for up to 72 hours under immigration
Zero Police Scotland staff investigated for domestic abuse removed from roles since 2018
None of the Police Scotland staff reported for domestic abuse have been removed from their jobs by the force since
Call to review domestic murders to help prevent further deaths
Scotland must introduce formal reviews on domestic murders to help save lives, according to leading violence against women organisations. The
Domestic violence: ‘Home Office must act to save lives’
Women’s lives are at risk from domestic violence because of their immigration status – and the Home Office must take