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Big Issue founder admits beating father over domestic abuse of his mother

By Trevor Mason23rd March 2018News England

Big Issue founder Lord Bird has admitted to beating his father after finding him pouring hot water over his mother. In a debate on domestic abuse, Lord Bird said that

Amnesty calls of UK Government to end ‘daily discrimination’ in Northern Ireland

By Michael McHugh22nd February 2018News Northern Ireland

The British Government should urgently introduce measures addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s violent past, Amnesty International said. Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley is to consult on mechanisms for investigating

Margot Robbie defends domestic violence depiction in new film, I, Tonya

By Laura Harding20th February 2018News England

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

Workplace or public abuse and harassment against women ‘endemic’, says report

By Alan Jones23rd January 2018News England

Violence against women and girls is endemic, with widespread cases of harassment at work or public places, according to a new report. The Fawcett Society claimed the legal system was

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

Assaults in prisons increase to new high amid record number of self-harm cases

By Jemma Crew26th October 2017News England

Violence in prisons in England and Wales is continuing to surge with assaults and self-harm at record levels, official figures show. Assaults inside jails increased to a record high of

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”

Attacks on public-sector workers at ‘epidemic’ proportions, warns Unison Scotland

By The Press Association23rd October 2017News Scotland

Violence against staff in the public sector has reached “epidemic” proportions, a union has warned. Unison Scotland’s 2017 survey of employers revealed there were 42,421 reports of violent incidents compared

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Big Issue founder admits beating father over domestic abuse of his mother

Amnesty calls of UK Government to end ‘daily discrimination’ in Northern Ireland

Margot Robbie defends domestic violence depiction in new film, I, Tonya

Workplace or public abuse and harassment against women ‘endemic’, says report

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

Assaults in prisons increase to new high amid record number of self-harm cases

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

New domestic abuse sentencing guidelines could see tougher penalties – MPs

Attacks on public-sector workers at ‘epidemic’ proportions, warns Unison Scotland

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Violence

NI social workers launch survey exploring experiences of intimidation and violence

Big Issue founder admits beating father over domestic abuse of his mother

Amnesty calls of UK Government to end ‘daily discrimination’ in Northern Ireland

Margot Robbie defends domestic violence depiction in new film, I, Tonya

Workplace or public abuse and harassment against women ‘endemic’, says report

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

Assaults in prisons increase to new high amid record number of self-harm cases

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

New domestic abuse sentencing guidelines could see tougher penalties – MPs

Attacks on public-sector workers at ‘epidemic’ proportions, warns Unison Scotland