Christine Rawle jailed for murder of husband she accused of abuse Devon hypnotherapist told court she stabbed Ian Rawle, 72, after suffering years of physical and psychological torment The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2024
Scrapping short jail terms in England and Wales puts women at risk, says abuse watchdog Exclusive: Nicole Jacobs says policy flies in the face of ministers’ claims to take domestic violence seriously The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023
People who murder ex-partners could face longer sentences Bereaved families welcome proposals to create aggravating factor for murder at the end of a relationship The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023
Ex-partners who murder after break-up face longer sentences under proposals The reforms will also give shorter sentences to those who lash out against an abuser after suffering a campaign of controlling behaviour. The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
The killing of Joanna Simpson: she was bludgeoned and buried by her husband. Why is he being set free? Robert Brown was given a 26-year sentence in 2011. But he is due to be released in November, without parole or risk assessment. What does this case tell us about attitudes towards domestic homicides? The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023
Mother of murdered Ellie Gould calls for ’25-year starting point for overkill’ Carole Gould said she hopes that recommendations made by Clare Wade KC in an independent review will lead to tougher sentencing. The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023
These women were murdered by men meant to love them - now killers like them could spend longer behind bars Domestic killers with a history of coercive control could now facer tougher prison sentences Manchester Evening News · Mar 18, 2023
Domestic killers with history of coercive behaviour face tougher sentences Laws will be changed following recommendations made by Clare Wade KC in an independent review into domestic homicide sentencing. The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023