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flag Scottish leader considers new law against non-fatal strangulation to combat abuse.

flag Scottish First Minister John Swinney is considering making non-fatal strangulation a specific criminal offense, separate from the current common law of assault. flag This follows a petition by Fiona Drouet, whose daughter Emily committed suicide after abuse. flag England, Wales, and Northern Ireland already have specific laws against the act. flag Swinney also plans to lead a campaign to change male behavior and reduce abuse against women and girls.

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