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New legal powers allowing social landlords to remove domestic abusers from tenancies and transfer them to victims have come into force in Scotland. The measures, introduced under Part 2 of the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021, are intended to help victims remain safely in their homes rather than being forced to leave. Equalities minister Simita Kumar urged landlords to use the powers where appropriate, saying they would remove a significant barrier for victims. Scottish Women's Aid welcomed the changes, arguing they should reduce homelessness among women and children by placing the consequences of abuse on perpetrators rather than survivors.
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