Publication - FOI/EIR release

Legislation to criminalise misogynistic conduct: FOI release

Published: 9 September 2024
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector
FOI reference: FOI/202400423638
Date received: 23 July 2024
Date responded: 15 August 2024

Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Information requested

An outline of at what stage of preparation the legislation is at; and
An indication of when that legislation is expected to be introduced to Parliament.

Response

The answer to your question is that we are considering next steps in addressing misogyny in light of the consultation last year on draft provisions to implement the recommendations contained in Baroness Kennedy’s report on misogyny and the criminal law.

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Contact

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Central Enquiry Unit
Email: ceu@gov.scot
Phone: 0300 244 4000

The Scottish Government
St Andrews House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG

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