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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 9 - The Untold Story

One in eight women killed by men are over 70, report reveals

Lack of media focus and specialist services mean abuse of older women often hidden, the campaign group Femicide Census says

The Guardian - UK

How police came to rescue of woman assaulted by partner on holiday abroad using Instagram

A Metropolitan Police contact handler used Instagram to safeguard a victim of domestic abuse who made a report while she was on holiday.

The Independent UK

Assisted dying Bill committee to consider domestic abuse amendment

Kim Leadbeater said she will support changes to her Bill suggested by two MPs who voted against it in Parliament last year.

Evening Standard

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‘Criminals will go unpunished’ after victim services cuts, Reeves warned

Victims commissioner tells chancellor cutbacks and national insurance hike creating ‘existential crisis’ for abuse charities

The Guardian - UK

Domestic abuse: how it escalates and why that makes it so hard to leave

Ryan Wellings has been jailed for more than six years after the death of his partner Kiena Dawes. Wellings was convicted of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour, having abused Dawes repeatedly throughout their relationship.

The Conversation

Domestic violence victims must be included in the assisted dying debate, campaigners say

Charities warn of ‘significant risk’ that victims of coercive control could be put under pressure to end their lives under assisted dying legislation

The Guardian - UK

How Raneem Oudeh’s death led to change in how police support domestic abuse victims

The murder of a woman and her mother has prompted a change in the law that will domestic abuse specialists embedded in 999 control rooms across some police forces.

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Pilot of domestic abuse experts helping in 999 call rooms begins in England

Jess Phillips says ‘Raneem’s law’ scheme will support ‘force-wide cultural change’ as initial phase is rolled out

The Guardian - UK

Domestic abuse specialists introduced to 999 rooms after woman stabbed to death by ex-partner

Domestic abuse specialists will work in emergency control rooms in five police forces

The Independent UK

Gabby Petito case exposes red flags

"American Murder: Gabby Petito" exposes the subtle signs of domestic abuse that can escalate into fatal violence

Salon

Kanye West says he 'empathises' with P Diddy while downplaying Cassie abuse

Kanye West has now publicly mocked domestic abuse victims, making light of P Diddy’s assault on his ex-girlfriend, Cassie

Evening Standard

Delhi HC directs MEA to appoint nodal officer for liaison in UK murder investigation

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'Survivors left without support': Domestic abuse workers to strike over proposed job cuts

Fears over level of support for victims in Tower Hamlets, that has the second highest level of domestic abuse cases in London, if job cuts go ahead

Evening Standard

Controlling or coercive behaviour now on a par with other domestic abuse crimes

Women’s Aid said coercive control is ‘a key tool used by perpetrators of domestic abuse’.

Evening Standard

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Coercive control to be put on par with other types of domestic abuse in England and Wales

Police and probation services will be legally required to share with one another information that suggests offenders are risk to others

Latin Times

Australian Open Spectator Interrupts German Player's Losing Speech With Abuse Allegations: 'Australia Believes Olga and Brenda!'

Australian Open fans confronted Alexander Zverev after his defeat to Jannik Sinner in the men's singles final, with one heckler shouting, "Australia believes Olga and Brenda," referencing Zverev's ex-girlfriends who accused him of domestic abuse.

The Independent UK

Alexander Zverev heckled over domestic abuse allegations after Australian Open final loss

The runner-up was delayed by a spectator shouting ‘Australia believes Olya and Brenda’ in reference to domestic abuse allegations denied by Zverev

The Independent UK

Spice Girl Mel B pleads with government to increase domestic abuse funding

Spice Girl Mel B pleaded for more for funding for domestic abuse charities in an impassioned speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, 22 January.

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Evening Standard

Melanie Brown calls for action rather than talking on domestic abuse

She has been outspoken about being in an allegedly abusive relationship, which she claims left her without access to money or a support network.

The Independent UK

Only 4% of alleged domestic abusers in police dismissed, survey finds

Launching her criminal justice report on Wednesday, Dame Nicole Jacobs called for ‘structural change’.

The Guardian - UK

Prosecutors to press on with manslaughter cases despite Kiena Dawes verdict

CPS lead says she is not deterred from similar cases after Ryan Wellings, who was accused of causing partner’s suicide, was found not guilty of killing her

The Independent UK

Sacked rogue officers could be reinstated and owed backpay if Met Police loses legal challenge, chief warns

Officers facing allegations of domestic abuse and sex attacks could be allowed to return to the Met if the force loses a legal battle over vetting

Evening Standard

Met officer’s ‘disastrous’ claim may prevent 300 rogue police being sacked, force warns

Sergeant Lino Di Maria lost his vetting clearance after allegations of rape, domestic abuse and sex in public car parks

The Independent UK

MP calls for Stuart Hogg to be stripped of MBE after admitting domestic abuse

Hogg was sentenced to a community payback order with one year of supervision after he admitted abusing his estranged wife.

Evening Standard

Starmer to look at domestic abuse in teenage relationships after girl’s death

Holly Newton’s killer Logan MacPhail, then aged 16, stalked her for an hour before knifing her 36 times in an alleyway in January 2023.

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