MSPs back bail shake-up despite warnings of ‘serious risk’ to victims
MSPs have backed a new law making jail a last resort for suspected criminals despite … Read more
Swindon bank offers safe space for domestic abuse victims
Staff at Swindon’s Metro Bank in Regent Street have trained to offer a Safe Space … Read more
Cyrenians partners with Women in Safe Homes fund
Homelessness charity Cyrenians is to partner with the Women in Safe Homes fund to buy … Read more
Met Police boss: ‘over 500’ officers on restricted duties amid standards probes
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has said “well over 500” of his officers have been put … Read more
Rape, fraud and domestic abuse reports at record high, figures show
THE number of rapes, attempted rapes and fraud reported to the police are at their … Read more
Unregulated Experts & The Need For Clarity
With the courts confirming there is no way to define an ‘expert’ in family proceedings, … Read more
Gender-based violence an epidemic in Ireland – Taoiseach
Ireland is experiencing an “epidemic” of gender-based violence, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said. The Taoiseach … Read more
First ever forced marriage conviction in Bedfordshire
A violent man who forced someone to marry him so he could stay in the … Read more
Thurrock Council underspent funding to help people suffering domestic violence
THURROCK Council underspent funding to help people suffering domestic violence by almost £500,000 it has … Read more
New child maintenance powers to protect victims from domestic abusers
The new law will allow the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) to intervene on behalf of … Read more