Some perpetrators of domestic violence will be offered a chance to avoid jail through a new scheme aimed at reducing reoffending. The pilot project in Londonderry will see convicted offenders
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Domestic violence victims in Birmingham are being sent as far away as Manchester amid a “national crisis” in refuges, Labour has said. Shadow communities minister Melanie Onn hit out at
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Rihanna has accused Snapchat of “intentionally” shaming victims of domestic violence and making fun of them. The singer was responding to an advert on the social media platform that asked
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Domestic abusers could be banned from drinking alcohol and electronically tagged under a Government crackdown. New civil orders will expand the potential restrictions courts and police can impose on criminals
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An SNP MP has proposed changes to the UK Government’s welfare policy, to prevent women being “forced to choose between poverty and abuse”. Dr Philippa Whitford (pictured) has published a
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Labour has urged ministers to address “the funding crisis” faced by refuges after the Government pledged fresh action to help victims of domestic violence. Shadow home secretary Diane Abbott said
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Domestic violence victims should be spared having to confront their alleged abusers in court, the Home Secretary has said. Amber Rudd wants to introduce special protections for victims, similar to
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Crimes will be treated as more serious if they are committed in a domestic setting under new sentencing guidelines. People who subject spouses, partners or family members to abuse will
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Margot Robbie has defended the portrayal of domestic violence in her new film, saying that to water it down would be a “disservice” to victims. The Oscar-nominated actress stars in
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MSPs have passed a “momentous” new law on domestic abuse. The legislation creates a specific offence of domestic abuse, previously dealt with under various existing laws. Abuse survivors were among
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