The family of murder victim Claire Inglis want domestic abusers to be held to the same sanctions as sex offenders and be forced to tell authorities if they begin a new relationship.
Christopher McGowan, who had 39 previous convictions, strangled and battered the young mum six weeks after being freed to live at the Stirling flat she shared with her son.
Violent offenders are to now face tougher assessments before being granted bail after First Minister John Swinney revealed rules have been changed after her death.
But Claire’s parents Ian, 60, and Fiona, 63, want the authorities to go further to protect women and are calling for domestic abusers to be made subject to the same strict sanctions as those on the sex offenders register.
Fiona, from Stirling, said: “We are sickened that sex offenders must register their details, movements and tell the authorities if they begin a new relationship but it’s not the same for domestic abusers.
“Christopher McGowan had a history of criminality, his offending was escalating. He was a ticking time bomb. More should have been done to protect our daughter and we believe the system failed her. As a result we lost our beautiful Claire.
“We want domestic abusers to be held to account. They should no longer be allowed to go under the radar.
“We want to protect women like Claire and make sure this never happens again.”
Women can apply to the police for a disclosure check to see if their partner has a history of violence but the onus falls on the victim.
Police can inform women how-ever they are not obligated to in every case.
However those convicted of sex offences must tell parole officers if they are on licence and meet a new partner.
Tory MSP Pam Gosal, is behind a Bill in Holyrood, for domestic abusers to register with police, updating them with details of living arrangements and relationships.
She said: “As a result of the SNP weakening bail laws even further, criminals like McGowan could easily terrorise victims once again.
The Crown Office is considering a fatal accident inquiry. In October last year, McGowan, was ordered to serve at least 23 years in jail.
A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “The reforms to bail law will establish a single, new bail test which makes clear the court should specifically consider victim safety, including safety from both physical and psychological harm, when making decisions on bail.”
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