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File photo dated 17/04/15 of a general view of Glasgow Sheriff Court, Glasgow. Domestic abuse victims are not being given sufficient support in the lead-up to cases reaching court, a review has found. HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland (IPS) carried out an in-depth review of the prosecution of domestic abuse cases at sheriff summary level and found not enough was being done to communicate with victims and to offer support. Issue date: Wednesday April 17, 2024. (KEYSTONE/PRESS ASSOCIATION IMAGES/Jane Barlow)