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The women whose careers were destroyed by domestic abuse – even after escaping their partners

Survivors warn the effects of domestic abuse impact their careers years on – with little support available from employers. Athena Stavrou reports

The Independent UK

Jean-Pierre Marechal Sentenced To 12 Years For Rape

63-year-old Jean-Pierre Marechal sentenced to 12 years for raping and drugging his wife, highlighting the severity of domestic abuse.

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End unfair criminal punishments for domestic abuse survivors, say campaigners

Shabana Mahmood has already promised to cut the number of women serving prison sentences

Evening Standard

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I stood up to the ‘boys’ club’ at the heart of our justice system – and was vindicated

The Bar Standards Board tried to silence me for calling out injustice and sexism. Being cleared was a win for free speech, says barrister Charlotte Proudman

The Guardian - UK

Expert panel discuss vital role of women’s refuges and our Brick by Brick campaign

The Independent’s latest virtual event saw a powerful discussion on domestic abuse, spotlighting the vital role of women’s refuges.

The Independent UK

‘He beat me black and blue’: Love Island star says she had to move four times to escape abusive ex

‘I fell on my back and my stomach hit the side of the bed. A few days later I noticed the baby wasn’t moving around – that was the first sign something was wrong,’ Malin Andersson tells The Independent

The Independent UK

Barrister cleared of misconduct calls on head of Bar Standards Board to resign

Dr Charlotte Proudman, who specialises in family law, faced a BSB disciplinary tribunal over a 14-part Twitter thread criticising a judge’s ruling.

Evening Standard

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Barrister hails dismissal of misconduct case as ‘victory for women’s rights’

Charlotte Proudman said she will be celebrating with champagne and her first worry-free Christmas in two years.

Evening Standard

Sara Sharif murder: Father and stepmother guilty of killing 10-year-old girl after years of abuse

Sara Sharif was found dead at home in Woking after she endured a horrific catalogue of domestic abuse

Evening Standard

MP’s bid to finally have all forms of domestic abuse recognised in law

Eastbourne’s MP Josh Babarinde, the Liberal Democrat’s justice spokesperson, has tabled a bill that would create a specific set of domestic abuse aggravated offences in the law for the first time.

The Independent UK

Women’s rights barrister who accused judge of ‘boys’ club’ attitude appears at tribunal

Charlotte Proudman is facing a Bar Standards Board disciplinary tribunal over a Twitter thread criticising a ruling in a case she worked on

The Independent UK

Barrister who criticised judge for ‘boys’ club’ mentality appears at tribunal

Women’s rights campaigner Dr Charlotte Proudman, who specialises in family law, is facing a Bar Standards Board (BSB) disciplinary tribunal.

Evening Standard

How domestic abusers gradually make victims normalise their appalling behaviour

‘There is emotional coercion that goes alongside more physical and violent coercion,’ a Labour MP warned

The Independent UK

Starmer criticised for failing to mention key pledge to halve violence against women in reset speech

Prime minister accused of putting issue ‘on the back burner’ despite horrific levels of abuse

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Speaking the truth on domestic abuse: Join our panel event with Refuge

VIRTUAL EVENTS SERIES: The panel, chaired by The Independent’s Caroline Gammell, includes BBC presenter Nikita Kanda, Refuge’s interim CEO Abigail Ampofo, head of development Rachel Shuter, and our women’s correspondent Maya Oppenheim, who will all offer unique perspectives on domestic abuse and the transformative power of refuges

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re all wrestling with something all the time’: Jennifer Lopez on disability, domestic abuse, and dealing with the next Trump presidency

In Unstoppable, Jennifer Lopez plays the mother of wrestler Anthony Robles, who has one leg. She, co-star Jharrel Jerome and the real life mother-son duo, talk about why the engrossing sports drama is a film for our times

The Conversation

One in three domestic abuse victims is male – here’s why we need to talk about them

When you think about domestic violence, you probably imagine a tall, powerful man overpowering his female partner. This is the image that is usually shown in media, films and true crime documentaries. But it is not just men who commit violence and abuse in romantic relationships.

The Independent UK

Queen ‘feeling tired but on the mend’ after pneumonia

Camilla met campaigners from Women’s Aid to celebrate the organisation’s 50th anniversary.

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Ex-Scotland captain Stuart Hogg sentenced to non-harassment order

He will be further sentenced in January after admitting domestic abuse against his estranged wife.

Evening Standard

Ex-Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg sentenced to non-harassment order

He will be further sentenced in January after admitting domestic abuse against his estranged wife.

Evening Standard

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg to be sentenced for domestic abuse

He admitted abusing his estranged wife over the course of five years.

The Independent UK

Expert reveals how abusers utilise smart home tech to terrorise victims, from speakers to children’s toys

Frontline worker reveals domestic abusers are weaponising everything from smart locks to home speakers

The Independent UK

Actor’s photos of domestic abuse on Instagram sparks outcry: ‘I didn’t want to do this’

Zahnita Wilson alleges she endured two decades of domestic abuse by husband Abdul Zackery Ghouse

Evening Standard

Social media ban for children ‘brilliant idea’ for tackling abuse – charity boss

The chair of Refuge emphasised the link between schoolchildren experiencing sexual harassment and social media after she was made a CBE on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Jess Phillips on new anti-domestic violence measures: ‘I feel hopeful today’

Police say strict new restraining orders on domestic abusers will enable them to ‘manage offenders proactively’

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