Why this matters

Domestic abuse can have devastating, long-lasting effects on victims and their children. This issue is personal to me because I have experienced domestic abuse myself, and I understand how important it is for victims to feel safe, listened to and protected.

No one should have to live in fear of someone who has abused them, and no victim should feel that their past experiences or concerns are being overlooked.

I believe more needs to be done in Scotland to protect victims and prevent repeat offending. A history of domestic abuse, previous convictions and patterns of abusive behaviour should be properly considered when assessing risk and making decisions that affect victims and their children.

What I want to achieve

I am calling on the Scottish Government to:

Strengthen protections for domestic abuse victims and their children.
Ensure previous offending and patterns of abusive behaviour are properly considered in risk assessments and relevant decisions.
Improve accountability for repeat domestic abuse offenders.
Ensure victims are listened to and treated seriously by the justice system and relevant services.
Improve access to specialist support for survivors rebuilding their lives.
Why your support matters

I am starting this petition because I want to help create change and make Scotland safer for victims of domestic abuse. This is not just about my own experiences; it is about helping protect others who may be going through similar situations.

By signing this petition, you are supporting a call for stronger safeguards, better accountability and a system that takes the safety and wellbeing of victims and their children seriously.

Everyone deserves to live free from abuse and fear. Victims deserve to be heard, protected and supported, and previous abusive behaviour must not be ignored.