Scotland to debate policy that may force rape victims to testify

Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale said the changes meant a complainant could be prosecuted if they refused to give evidence.The row over new prosecution guidelines that would compel rape complainants to give evidence in court is to be debated in the Scottish parliament, as campaigners warn the policy will have a “chilling effect” on women coming forward to report sexual violence.The controversial guidance on dealing with “reluctant complainers”, issued at the be