Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre faces criticism for safeguard failures, paused by Rape Crisis Scotland, pending improvements.

The Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) has faced criticism for failing to safeguard women-only spaces and not prioritizing survivors' needs, as revealed in a review following an employment tribunal that deemed the unfair dismissal of a staff member with gender-critical beliefs. The national charity Rape Crisis Scotland has paused new referrals to ERCC, which has acknowledged its shortcomings and is working on implementing recommended improvements.

September 12, 2024
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