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Man who murdered girlfriend in ‘beyond sadistic’ killing jailed for minimum of 23 years

By Lucinda Cameron, Reporter25th October 2023News Scotland

A man has been jailed for a minimum of 23 years after being found guilty of the “beyond sadistic” murder of his girlfriend. The “broken and lifeless body” of young

Mother-of-four who disappeared without trace feared then boyfriend might kill her, court hears

By Rod Minchin, Reporter19th October 202319th October 2023News England

A mother-of-four who disappeared without a trace more than a decade ago feared her then-boyfriend might try and kill her, a court has heard. Claire Holland (pictured), 32, has not

Chef under suspicion of murder blamed ex-partner for child being taken into care, court told

By Rod Minchin, Reporter16th October 2023News England

A pub chef suspected of murdering his ex-partner after blaming her for their child being taken into care confessed to an undercover police officer, a court heard. Darren Osment, 41,

Couple’s daughter suffered knife would during ‘heated’ row – judge told

By Brian Farmer, Reporter16th October 2023News England

A couple’s daughter suffered a “very serious” knife wound while they were involved in a “heated” row in their kitchen-diner, a High Court judge heard. Mrs Justice Lieven heard how

Nearly 12,000 domestic abuse disclosures made in eight years, say Police Scotland

By The Press Association5th October 2023News Scotland

Nearly 12,000 disclosures regarding domestic abuse have been made since Police Scotland launched a scheme eight years ago. The Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse in Scotland (DSDAS) has received more

Data breaches put domestic abuse victims’ lives at risk, Commissioner warns

By Helen William, Reporter27th September 2023News England

Data breaches from organisations such as law firms, housing associations, NHS trusts, the police and a government department could have put domestic abuse victims’ at risk of further danger, the

Russell Brand allegations ‘very serious and concerning’ says Downing Street

By The Press Association18th September 2023News England

Downing Street has described the sexual assault allegations made against Russell Brand by four different women as “very serious and concerning”. The 48-year-old comedian and actor (pictured) has been accused

Sara Sharif’s family members held on suspicion of murder after landing in UK

By Ted Hennessey, Reporter13th September 2023News England

Three family members of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, who was found dead in her Surrey home, have been arrested on suspicion of murder after arriving on a flight from Dubai. Urfan

Nearly all domestic abuse charges in Scotland were prosecuted in the past year

By The Press Association12th September 2023News Scotland

Nearly all domestic abuse charges reported to the Crown Office in the past year were prosecuted, figures show. Prosecutors pursued 94% of the 30,139 charges in 2022-23 through the courts,

Child victims of abuse to get support through justice system at first Bairns Hoose

By Lucinda Cameron, Reporter29th August 2023News Scotland

Child victims of violence and abuse will be given support at Scotland’s first “Bairns Hoose” which could save them going to courts and police stations to give evidence. They will

Tag: Domestic Abuse / Violence

Man who murdered girlfriend in ‘beyond sadistic’ killing jailed for minimum of 23 years

Chef under suspicion of murder blamed ex-partner for child being taken into care, court told

Couple’s daughter suffered knife would during ‘heated’ row – judge told

Nearly 12,000 domestic abuse disclosures made in eight years, say Police Scotland

Data breaches put domestic abuse victims’ lives at risk, Commissioner warns

Russell Brand allegations ‘very serious and concerning’ says Downing Street

Sara Sharif’s family members held on suspicion of murder after landing in UK

Nearly all domestic abuse charges in Scotland were prosecuted in the past year

Child victims of abuse to get support through justice system at first Bairns Hoose

Urgent need for training to spot and act on sex abuse within families, review finds

Body-in-garden trial told three-year-old died after parents’ ‘breathtaking’ cruelty

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Tag: Domestic Abuse / Violence

Man who murdered girlfriend in ‘beyond sadistic’ killing jailed for minimum of 23 years

Mother-of-four who disappeared without trace feared then boyfriend might kill her, court hears

Chef under suspicion of murder blamed ex-partner for child being taken into care, court told

Couple’s daughter suffered knife would during ‘heated’ row – judge told

Nearly 12,000 domestic abuse disclosures made in eight years, say Police Scotland

Data breaches put domestic abuse victims’ lives at risk, Commissioner warns

Russell Brand allegations ‘very serious and concerning’ says Downing Street

Sara Sharif’s family members held on suspicion of murder after landing in UK

Nearly all domestic abuse charges in Scotland were prosecuted in the past year

Child victims of abuse to get support through justice system at first Bairns Hoose