Simita Kumar: “Scotland is a diverse, multicultural, inclusive and welcoming nation and those who choose to make their lives here are…”

The Scottish Government is committed to supporting all those who are experiencing domestic abuse, which we know is predominantly women and girls.

Through Equally Safe, our joint strategy with COSLA, we are working to prevent violence from happening in the first place, improve support for victims and survivors, and strengthen the response to perpetrators.

Domestic abuse must be eradicated from our society and I am determined to protect the housing rights of women and children, working with the sector to find victims the safest and most suitable form of accommodation to begin to rebuild…

We must stand against racism, hatred and intimidation and those who would seek to divide our communities.