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Most universities in Scotland have failed to sign up to a charter tackling gender-based violence in education, a charity has said.

The charter was introduced last year by EmilyTest, a Scottish government-backed charity in memory of 18-year-old Emily Drouet - launched by her mum Fiona.

Emily took her own life while studying at Aberdeen University in 2016 after a campaign of abuse by her boyfriend.

Four out of Scotland's 19 universities have signed up to the charter.

Six Scottish colleges have also joined.

The charter scrutinises measures universities and colleges have around violence prevention and support, by asking the question: "Would you have saved Emily's life?".

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