Victims get chance to meet abusers

For the first time in Scotland victims of rape and domestic abuse will be able to formally meet those who harmed them.

In a process called restorative justice, victims of murder, sexual abuse and assault can ask for a face-to-face meeting with those convicted.

Ministers plan to make it "widely available" across the country by the end of this year.

Some women's support groups are concerned it could re-traumatise victims.