New Domestic Violence Law – Good and Bad News
I was very pleased to hear the announcement by Theresa May on 18 December 2014 confirming that the coalition Government would introduce a criminal offence of coercive control. This is […]
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New Domestic Violence Law – Woman’s Hour Interview
The 18th December 2014 saw the announcement by the government that it would introduce legislation to create a criminal offence of Coercive Control and controlling behaviour. I have been involved […]
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 […]
The World Cup means even more violence against women #DVLawReform
Like it or not you cannot fail to have noticed that the World Cup has started. In the lead up to the World Cup many police forces have mounted a […]
The criminal offence of Forced Marriage is welcome but we now need a criminal offence of Domestic Violence
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 […]
The police aren’t the only ones failing DV victims
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) have just published their investigation into the response of the police forces across England and Wales to domestic violence. There are no surprises – […]
DVPOs have no teeth – what we need is Domestic Violence Law Reform
In addition to Clare’s Law, the 8th March 2014 -International Women’s Day- also saw the extension of DVPOs (Domestic Violence Protection Orders also known as “Go-Orders) and DVPNs (Domestic Violence […]
Why anonymity would be a green light to rapists
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 […]
New Domestic Abuse Law – BBC breakfast interview
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 […]
Lawyer divorce tips as seasonal DV grips
The 1st day back in January is known in legal circles as D day or divorce day. It is the time when solicitors are deluged with new family clients each […]