Grandparents rights in respect of grandchildren
Rachel Horman on BBC Breakfast News 310117 discussing grandparent’s rights in child contact cases from Rachel Horman on Vimeo. Grandparents do not have any specific rights with regard to contact […]
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Stalking – Victims are still failed at each stage of the Criminal Justice System #NSAW2015
This week is National Stalking Awareness Week which was first started in 2011 by the Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service CEO Laura Richards. This year’s theme is “What is Stalking”. […]
New law allows enforcement of protective orders across European Union
Protective Orders such as Non Molestation Orders, Protection from Harassment Act Restraining orders or Forced Marriage Protection Orders are easily obtained in England and Wales and there are straight forward […]
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 […]
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 […]
The family court should protect victims of domestic violence but often puts them at risk
I recently took part in a Channel 4 news investigation (see below) in relation to this issue which was prompted by the Eve’s Law campaign. Eve is a survivor of […]
Are 2500 murdered UK women not enough for a public enquiry?
The police aren’t the only ones failing domestic violence victims – a public enquiry is the only serious response to state sponsored mass murder Teresa May recently announced that she […]
Rape threats, trolls and the law
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 […]
Why it is time for a criminal offence of Domestic Abuse
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 […]