Emma met with the Highland Violence Against Women Partnership (VAWP) on Tuesday [13th of February] to learn about the work they are doing to prevent gender-based violence. Emma met with Myra Ross, Training Officer at Highland VAWP, to discuss new materials that are being created to illustrate to the public what it is like forContinue reading “EMMA RODDICK MEETS WITH HIGHLAND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PARTNERSHIP”
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EMMA RODDICK MEETS WITH RASASH AS PART OF THE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
On Friday [8th of December], Emma met with RASASH (Rape & Sexual Abuse Service Highland) to speak about the work they do to campaign against sexual violence. RASASH is an independent charity in the Highlands that provides support to victims of sexual violence. They also have an educational focus, delivering workshops and guidance to schoolsContinue reading “EMMA RODDICK MEETS WITH RASASH AS PART OF THE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE”
Emma Seeks Support For Victims of Violent Crime
Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick used an opportunity to question the Scottish Government this week on what support it offers victims of violent crimes in the pre-trial period. In her question, Ms Roddick raised the situation of the accused of a violent crime being released on bail despite living in the same building asContinue reading “Emma Seeks Support For Victims of Violent Crime”
Roddick supports proposed criminal justice reforms
Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick has spoken out in support of the Scottish Government’s announcement that it will bring forward a Criminal Justice Reform Bill which will propose the end of the ‘Not Proven’ verdict in Scots Law and include a range of measures such as protecting the anonymity of complainers in cases ofContinue reading “Roddick supports proposed criminal justice reforms”
SNP MSP ASKS SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT EARLY INTERVENTION ON SEXUAL CONSENT
Emma Roddick MSP has asked the Scottish Government to improve early intervention to prevent rape and sexual assault by teaching consent in schools. She said: “We know that many men who go on to commit sexual crimes first do so at a young age. It is vital that we are making it clear to youngContinue reading “SNP MSP ASKS SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT EARLY INTERVENTION ON SEXUAL CONSENT”
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS MSP HIGHLIGHTS ENGENDER WORKPLACE HARASSMENT EFFORTS
Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has lodged a motion in Parliament highlighting a report by Engender which sets out the extent of workplace sexual harassment experienced by women in Scotland. The motion has already garnered cross-party support, with SNP, Labour, Conservative and Green MSPs all signing their name to it. Emma said: “More needsContinue reading “HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS MSP HIGHLIGHTS ENGENDER WORKPLACE HARASSMENT EFFORTS”
SNP MSP highlights need for considering intersectionality when tackling sexual crime
During an evidence-gathering session by the Social Justice and Social Security Committee on Thursday 3rd March, SNP MSP Emma Roddick questioned witnesses on the disparity in sexual crime faced by disabled women compared to non-disabled women. She later called for more specialised work to be done in supporting multiply-marginalised women who are victims of abuse.Continue reading “SNP MSP highlights need for considering intersectionality when tackling sexual crime”
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