I do not mean to be disrespectful here. 15 is 15 too many but readers need to know the truth.

First, is this the worsening trend suggested? No:

Female homicide in Scotland has been falling in the SNP era to just over half the rate in the last few years.

How does this situation compare with England & Wales?

UK Labour aim to halve violence against women in 10 years but to a level still far higher per head than in Scotland today – is that anywhere near good enough? Ask Anas!

How has progress been achieved? See:

When Labour’s Helena Kennedy said “Scotland has proudly led the way in many areas concerning women’s rights and violence against women” – Nicola Sturgeon had played the major part in that