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Plaid MP bids to stop stalkers using courts to cause further distress to victims

By Harriet Line12th December 2017News Wales

New powers are needed to stop stalkers and domestic abusers using courts as a “cynical and calculated” way to cause further distress to their victims, MPs have heard. Plaid Cymru’s

Domestic violence victims will have legal aid limitations eased, ministry says

By Hayden Smith4th December 2017News England

Legal aid restrictions will be eased for victims of domestic violence under Government reforms. The Ministry of Justice announced changes to give more support to those taking abusive former partners

Violence within partnerships influences women’s partner preferences, new research

By Iain MacDonald23rd November 2017Education & Training

Women who are subjected to violence within partnerships prefer more feminine men, according to new research carried out by scientists at the University of St Andrews. The study, carried out

One in 10 females aged 16-19 suffer domestic abuse, ONS report finds

By Peter Cary23rd November 2017News England

Around one in 10 females aged 16 to 19 were victims of domestic abuse last year, a survey has suggested. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) report on

Refugee women who have survived violence still routinely held in detention

By Hayden Smith1st November 2017News England

Women who have survived rape and violence before coming to Britain are still routinely held in immigration detention, according to a new report. Campaigners say female asylum seekers are being

Figures of recorded domestic abuse incidents rise 1% to 58,810 in Scotland

By The Press Association24th October 2017News Scotland

Incidents of domestic abuse rose slightly last year, according to new figures. Police Scotland recorded 58,810 incidents in 2016/17, up 1% from the previous year. At least one crime or

New domestic abuse sentencing guidelines could see tougher penalties – MPs

By Hayden Smith24th October 2017News England

Proposed new sentencing guidelines for domestic abuse cases could see harsher punishments handed out for the crimes, a Commons report suggests. MPs said there is likely to be some “inflationary”

Women’s refuge budgets cut by almost quarter over seven years, probe finds

By Tess de la Mare17th October 2017News England

Women’s refuges across the country have had their budgets cut by nearly a quarter in the last seven years, according to new figures. Budgets have been slashed despite the number

Controlling husband jailed for nearly three years after decades of domestic abuse

By The Press Association11th October 2017News Scotland

A controlling husband who subjected his wife to almost 30 years of domestic abuse has been jailed. Self-employed crofter Robert Simmons, 62, used a variety of abusive means to dominate

Tag: Domestic Abuse / Violence

Plaid MP bids to stop stalkers using courts to cause further distress to victims

Domestic violence victims will have legal aid limitations eased, ministry says

Violence within partnerships influences women’s partner preferences, new research

One in 10 females aged 16-19 suffer domestic abuse, ONS report finds

Refugee women who have survived violence still routinely held in detention

Figures of recorded domestic abuse incidents rise 1% to 58,810 in Scotland

New domestic abuse sentencing guidelines could see tougher penalties – MPs

Women’s refuge budgets cut by almost quarter over seven years, probe finds

Controlling husband jailed for nearly three years after decades of domestic abuse

Seven child abuse ring members jailed and warned they may never be released

Family hail justice for little ones as mother jailed over four boys’ fire deaths

Southport child-killer detained for at least 52 years for ‘sadistic’ murders of girls

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Tag: Domestic Abuse / Violence

Police criticised over ‘helped to stay with domestic abuser’ Facebook post

Plaid MP bids to stop stalkers using courts to cause further distress to victims

Domestic violence victims will have legal aid limitations eased, ministry says

Violence within partnerships influences women’s partner preferences, new research

One in 10 females aged 16-19 suffer domestic abuse, ONS report finds

Refugee women who have survived violence still routinely held in detention

Figures of recorded domestic abuse incidents rise 1% to 58,810 in Scotland

New domestic abuse sentencing guidelines could see tougher penalties – MPs

Women’s refuge budgets cut by almost quarter over seven years, probe finds

Controlling husband jailed for nearly three years after decades of domestic abuse