‘The family of a woman who was murdered by her estranged husband say they are “overjoyed” that parental rights laws will be changed in her name.’
BBC News, 3rd October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A family law firm that disclosed personal data about a woman and children to her rapist ex-partner has been highlighted in a warning over how data breaches are putting domestic abuse victims’ lives at risk.’
Legal Futures, 28th September 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Kristine Lidgerwood provides a self-check for a situation which many practitioners will be familiar with and which applies equally to public law and private law proceedings. The unadmitted allegation.’
Local Government Lawyer, 28th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Councils, police forces and hospitals are putting women’s lives at risk by accidentally disclosing domestic abuse victims’ addresses to perpetrators, the UK’s information watchdog has said.’
The Guardian, 27th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A man who killed his partner and hid her body in a suitcase inside a wheelie bin has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 32 years.’
BBC News, 14th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The government has rejected calls for a legal definition of honour-based abuse.’
BBC News, 15th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A killer who stabbed his estranged wife more than 30 times, including 19 wounds to her face and neck, and then kept her body in his room for four days has been jailed for life.’
The Independent, 6th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A growing number of women who say their children were handed to abusive partners by England and Wales’ family courts have abducted them and fled to Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus. The BBC spoke to six of them to investigate some of their stories.’
BBC News, 5th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Five mums have died after family courts allowed fathers accused of abuse to apply for contact with their children, a BBC investigation has found.’
BBC News, 4th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Domestic abusers leaving prison will have to wear electronic monitoring tags in a move that the government says will offer better protection to victims.’
The Guardian, 1st September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Family Justice Council (FJC) is to consult on draft guidance drawn up by its working group on Responding to alienating behaviour.’
Local Government Lawyer, 25th August 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A man has been found guilty of murdering his 10-month-old stepson, Jacob Crouch, who was left with dozens of injuries, including at least 39 rib fractures, in the run-up to his death.’
The Guardian, 2nd August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review undertaken by independent reviewer Clare Wade KC and the government response.’
Ministry of Justice, 20th July 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
‘Partners who murder at the end of a relationship could face longer sentences under a proposed overhaul of punishments for domestic murder.’
The Guardian, 20th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Honour-based abuse should have a statutory definition in a similar way to domestic abuse, MPs said, as they warned it risks remaining a hidden crime without better victim support.’
The Independent, 19th July 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Ryan Giggs is “deeply relieved” that domestic abuse charges against him have been dropped after his former partner declined to give evidence, his barrister has said.’
The Guardian, 18th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘”The Family Court and domestic abuse: achieving cultural change” is the second report on the family justice system from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner which seeks to improve the Family Court and its ability to effectively engage with domestic abuse.’
Home Office, 17th July 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
‘Vulnerable women in England and Wales, including survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, are being denied justice because of cuts to the civil legal aid budget, a thinktank has said.’
The Guardian, 13th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A man who strangled his wife and their two young children while drunk, and was then shot by police with a stun gun after holding a knife to his own throat, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 40 years.’
The Guardian, 3rd July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
2023 c. 28 – Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023
2023 c. 25 – Offenders (Day of Release from Detention) Act 2023
2023 c. 24 – Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Act 2023
2023 c. 23 – Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Act 2023
2023 c. 22 – Shark Fins Act 2023
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
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