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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Amelia Gentleman

CPS includes ‘love-bombing’ in guidance on abusive partners prosecution

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Intermittently carrying out what appear to be loving acts, such as sending flowers, can constitute a manipulative step, the CPS warn. Photograph: Jon Cherry/Reuters

New guidance on how to prosecute abusive partners for controlling and coercive behaviour has highlighted the phenomenon of love-bombing, a tactic used by suspects to confuse victims and gain more control.

The Crown Prosecution Service’s updated guidance sets out the varied, sophisticated and subtle ways suspects can manipulate their partners to exert control over their lives, and to seek to minimise the likelihood of detection and punishment.

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