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Stage 1 Report on the Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Bill
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Published: Monday 07 Sep 2020 (HSS052020R9)
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Introduction
Membership changes
Overview of scrutiny and purpose of the Bill
Background to the Bill
Overall views on the Bill
1. Trauma informed care
2. Self-referral and healthcare needs of victims
Age of self-referral
3. Information, advocacy and support
Rights to information and control of evidence
Public awareness
Advocacy and mental health support
4. The examination service
24/7 service
Female practitioners
Consistency across Scotland
Facilities and networks
Professional judgement
Equity of access
5. The retention service
Recording and storage
Continuity of evidence
Retention of samples
Data
Data and technology
Anonymous DNA Database
Data protection and children
6. Children and young people
Inclusion in the Bill
Examination of children and young people alleged to have perpetrated sexual assault and abuse
7. Monitoring and evaluation
Finance and Constitution Committee, and Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee Consideration
Overall conclusions
Annexe A - Minutes of meeting
Annexe B - Evidence
Written evidence to call for views
Additional written evidence
Official reports of meetings
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