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Watchdog slams UK for response to domestic abuse

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The Independent UK

I was trapped in an abusive relationship at 16, now I’m demanding schools protect teenagers better

Faustine Petron’s Make It Mandatory campaign has received support from MPs and charities and garnered over 100,000 signatures

The Independent UK

UK's first women-only tower block to open in west London next summer

Brook House in Acton will provide 102 “genuinely affordable” social rented flats to women and survivors of domestic abuse

Evening Standard

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Sheriff notes Hogg’s ‘compliance’ with order in domestic abuse case

A sheriff said that said no further review of the community payback order would take place.

Evening Standard

Woman jailed for 12 years for murder of abusive partner while he slept

Julie Ann McIlwaine stabbed James Joseph Crossley 10 times in the chest and abdomen.

Evening Standard

More adults likely to experience domestic abuse than previously thought

The estimates are the first to use an improved method for measuring the prevalence of domestic abuse among the population.

Evening Standard

Starmer defends prison recall shake-up that will free some domestic abusers

Campaigners for victims criticise plan to free up prison space but prime minister says he has ‘no choice’

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Recalled sex offenders and domestic abusers face early release as prisons near ‘zero capacity’

The victim’s commissioner says the emergency measures are ‘unacceptable’ – but the government has warned the UK is just months away from running out of prison spaces

The Independent UK

‘Lives at risk’, warns domestic abuse tsar over Government’s prison recall plans

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced emergency reforms.

Evening Standard

Pregnant domestic abuse survivor fleeing ex told by London council 'patch up smashed front door with cardboard'

The woman, who feared that her ex had found her and that she was in danger, has criticised council for their response

Evening Standard

Prioritise mental health of those affected by domestic abuse, charity urges

A recent report by Woman’s Trust found one in two women are seeking mental health support over domestic violence.

Evening Standard

My abuser put me in thousands of pounds of debt – to clear it, I had to risk him finding out where I lived

Survivors must go through lengthy and expensive process to keep address off public register after securing debt help

The Independent UK

How has Scotland’s ‘gold standard’ law supported domestic abuse victims?

‘I SEE a profound difference in the basic understanding of domestic abuse in many areas. It’s easy to lose sight of how important that is, but…

The National (Scotland)

Charities blame cost-cutting for lack of specialist domestic abuse courts

A roll-back in the provision of specialist domestic abuse courts has been motivated by “cost-cutting”, according to charities including Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

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The Conversation

Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights is a dark parable about coercive control

Coercive or controlling behaviour in an intimate or family relationship became a criminal offence in the UK in December 2015. The legislation was the result of a long campaign by the charity Women’s Aid to extend understanding of domestic abuse beyond physical violence. But, over 150 years earlier, Emily Brontë…

The Independent UK

More than a quarter of domestic abuse services turning children away due to funding shortages

Report from the domestic abuse commissioner warns severe funding shortages are putting victims at further risk

The Independent UK

Fury as domestic abusers can claim compensation for UK’s biggest health scandal

The government said it had looked into excluding anyone with relevant convictions, but could find no practical way of doing so

The Guardian - US

Suspect in arson attack at Josh Shapiro’s residence faces domestic abuse charges

Records offer details of Cody Balmer who is accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania governor’s mansion

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The Independent UK

Time to build a better future – Brick by Brick

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The first of two homes for survivors of domestic abuse, built with contributions from readers of The Independent, is ready to welcome its residents. The government should now honour its election commitment to the thousands of women and children affected by violence behind closed doors

The Independent UK

The house the Independent built: First safe haven for women fleeing domestic abuse is finished

INDEPENDENT CAMPAIGN: An all-female team of decorators will add the last touches to the property which was built using funds raised by The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign, in partnership with domestic abuse charity Refuge, writes Athena Stavrou

The Independent UK

Angel Cabrera’s past crimes against women forgotten on Masters return

Cabrera spent 30 months in prison following numerous domestic abuse charges against two former girlfriends but has been welcomed back at Augusta as a former champion

The Independent UK

Call for stronger duty on councils to provide housing to domestic abuse victims

MP Zoe Franklin said councils are not currently obligated to offer like-for-like housing.

Evening Standard

Man jailed for five years after setting moped on fire outside ex-partner's home

Adam Woodhouse texted his former partner hundreds of abusive messages including one which said ‘I will go to prison for murder of you’

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Buckingham Palace shares sad update with Queen Camilla's emotional message

As King Charles III continues to face ongoing health challenges, Queen Camilla has stepped into the public eye with a moving show of support for domestic

The Independent UK

Georgia bill to reduce prison sentences for domestic violence survivors on its way to becoming law

Georgia lawmakers passed a bill that would reduce sentences for domestic violence survivors if they can tie their crimes to abuse

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