{"product_id":"domestic-abuse-law-in-scotland-andrew-m-cubie-9781526529770","title":"Domestic Abuse Law in Scotland","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomestic abuse can involve a range of behaviours. It often takes place behind closed doors. It can be conducted online; it can involve psychological, as well as, or instead of, physical abuse. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book traces the development of the law as it applies to domestic abuse in the criminal courts in Scotland, culminating in the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 which created a new criminal offence of domestic abuse covering psychological, sexual, financial and physical behaviours. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis title provides clear guidance to practitioners and those working with domestic abuse about the criminal process; the background, the prosecutor's approach, arrest and bail, offences most associated with domestic abuse, vulnerable witnesses, evidential aspects and sentencing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book covers important legislation including: \u003cbr\u003e- The Bail provisions of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 \u003cbr\u003e- Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016, s 2 \u003cbr\u003e- Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 \u003cbr\u003e- Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010, ss 38 and 39 (abusive and threatening behaviour and stalking) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is an essential guide to the way the criminal law of Scotland deals with domestic abuse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrew M. Cubie,Diana McConnell,Shona Gilroy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1526529777\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781526529770\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tottel Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/18\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.00d","brand":"Andrew M. Cubie","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47520532758783,"sku":"9781526529770","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1316f752-1db3-40aa-be0c-96753c1c0559.jpg?v=1762885646","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/domestic-abuse-law-in-scotland-andrew-m-cubie-9781526529770","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}