Emily Drouet’s Family Wins Legal Battle to Pursue Justice Against Abuser

In a poignant legal development, the family of Emily Drouet, a Scottish student who tragically ended her life after enduring a series of violent assaults by her boyfriend, Angus Milligan, has been granted permission to seek compensation through the courts.

The decision, delivered by Lord Harrower at the Court of Session, marks a significant step in the family’s quest for justice, allowing them to proceed with a damages claim against Milligan, whose abusive actions have been blamed for Emily’s untimely death.

Milligan, who attended Aberdeen University alongside Emily, was previously sentenced to community service after admitting to assaulting her in a distressing pattern of abuse that culminated in a physical attack at her student accommodation.

The Court’s ruling to allow the compensation claim offers a glimmer of hope to Emily’s grieving family, who have been adamant in holding Milligan accountable for his role in their daughter’s demise, reported by “BBC“

This legal milestone is especially meaningful to Emily’s parents, Fiona and Germain Drouet, who have been vocal advocates for justice, tirelessly working to raise awareness about gender-based violence in academic institutions through their charity, EmilyTest.

Fiona Drouet’s recognition with an MBE for her efforts underscores the significant impact of their campaign, dedicated to ensuring no other family endures a similar tragedy.

As the case unfolds, it promises to shine a light on the devastating consequences of domestic abuse and the imperative for robust legal recourse for victims and their families.