Coercive Control legislation is essential for domestic violence victims
August 2014 saw the announcement by Teresa May that the government was to launch a consultation into whether there is a need for a criminal offence of coercive control in […]
August 2014 saw the announcement by Teresa May that the government was to launch a consultation into whether there is a need for a criminal offence of coercive control in […]
As from the 16th June 2014 forced marriage becomes a criminal offence. The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 creates two criminal offences 1. Forced marriage in its own right […]
It’s the time of year when we start thinking about booking our summer holidays but for some the summer break is a terrifying prospect as they worry about being taken […]
Yesterday two surveys were published demonstrating how badly the UK compares to its European neighbours in terms of domestic violence and why a criminal offence of domestic violence is crucial […]
The outcome of the William Roache trial resulted in a flood of demands for there to be anonymity for defendants in rape cases and talk of women eager to make […]
A bill that would create a new criminal offence of domestic abuse and coercive control is about to be put before parliament. Most people are incredulous when they realise that there […]
listen to ‘Discussing Clare’s Law on Radio Lancs Legal Hour 10 Dec 2013’ on Audioboo Clare’s Law came into force on March 8 2014 on International Women’s Day. You can […]
A recent internet campaign has successfully persuaded the Bank of England to change its mind and ensure that women will not be removed from our bank notes. The campaign was […]
The recent pictures that undoubtedly appear to show Nigella Lawson being physically assaulted by her husband in public are shocking and outrageous. What is even more outrageous is the fact […]
On the 1st April 2013 the Government amended the definition of domestic violence to include “coercive control”. This was an issue that I have spoken about previously on the BBC […]