Forensic Medical Services Bill

People can request a forensic medical examination without having to report a crime under a law passed at Holyrood. The Forensic Medical Services Bill, which passed unanimously, places a duty on health boards to give victims direct access to trauma-informed, person-centred forensic medical examinatio

Alleged victims of rape and sexual assault across Scotland are a step closer to being able to use forensic medical examination services without first having to report a crime. The Forensic Medical Services Bill will enable people to access healthcare and refer themselves for a forensic medical exami