Mike Dailly: This International Women's Day, we must stop domestic abuse against ALL women

AROUND the globe March is women’s history month. Next Monday is International Women’s Day. The theme is #ChooseToChallenge.
Campaigners are highlighting the need to call out gender-based bias and inequality against women whenever it occurs. The Scottish Government has a debate in Parliament this Thursday to examine these issues.
Yet, more significant is the fact the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill will undergo final consideration by the Scottish Parliament this month. If enacted, the Bill will provide vital new legal remedies to protect women experiencing domestic abuse.
In 2012, the UK became a signatory to the Istanbul Convention. This is a Council of Europe human rights treaty to tackle violence against women and girls with a focus on prevention, protection of victims and the prosecution of perpetrators.

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