From Supporting victims of domestic abuse published today:

Action is being taken to ensure domestic abuse survivors are not unfairly burdened by council tax debt.

The Scottish Government will create a statutory exception to joint and several liability rules to protect those who have faced domestic abuse, with a consultation launching as the first step in the process of reform.

This will mean that, where relevant criteria are met, survivors would only be liable for 50% of their liability for both council tax and water & sewerage charges. They would also be able to seek support from the local authority in reducing that remaining liability or removing it entirely. https://www.gov.scot/news/supporting-victims-of-domestic-abuse/

This is unique to Scotland.

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