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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Harry Stedman

Domestic killers with history of coercive behaviour face tougher sentences

Killers with a history of coercive or controlling behaviour against their victims will face tougher sentences under new Government plans.

The use of excessive or gratuitous violence will also be made an aggravating factor in sentencing decisions for murder, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said.

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