Why are so many young men committing sex crimes?
Karyn McCluskey and Tony Lenehan KC on rising violence against women.
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Sexual crimes recorded by Police Scotland are at their highest level since 1971.
With the Scottish Government preparing to recognise misogyny as a "distinct form of prejudice and abuse" in law, we speak to Karyn McCluskey (pictured left), formerly of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, and criminal defence lawyer Tony Lenehan KC (pictured right).
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk
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