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 […]
psychological terrorism
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 […]
Admit it – Domestic Violence is routinely under-charged or not charged at all
This is an issue that I have long been aware of and was the subject of a BBC Radio 5 Live Investigates programme at the weekend to which I was […]
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 […]
Nigella, blame culture and why society turns a blind eye to Domestic Abuse.
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 […]
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 […]