A new approach aimed at reducing domestic abuse-related homicides and suicides has received backing.
The proposals for a Domestic Homicide and Suicide Review Model would help identify what lessons can be learned and applied following the death of a partner, ex-partner, or child where abuse is suspected. Ministers hope that this will ultimately lead to fewer such deaths.
Nine out of 10 people who took part in a consultation – including those with direct experience of domestic abuse and bereavement – backed the Scottish Government’s plans.
The model will now be developed by the Scottish government’s Domestic Homicide and Suicide Review Taskforce, Model Development Subgroup and Task and Finish Groups.