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Cherise Saywell wins national short story award for ‘tender’ tale of a child facing violence – read an extract here

The Edinburgh-based writer takes £15,000 prize for Ditto, a ‘beautifully told’ story about domestic abuse in a small Australian town

The Guardian - UK · 3h ago

Sentencing of podcaster James English for domestic abuse postponed

The 43-year-old was previously found guilty of engaging in a course of behaviour which was abusive of his ex-partner.

Evening Standard · Sep 22

Hope for UK mothers accused of child abduction after fleeing domestic violence

Women escaping abusive partners abroad could get new protections from legal analysis of Hague convention

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

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Podcaster James English due for sentencing after domestic abuse conviction

The host of the Anything Goes podcast was convicted of several allegations on a single domestic abuse charge.

Evening Standard · Sep 21

About 20,000 women a year tell midwives they are domestic violence victims

Exclusive: Midwifery leaders call for more support and training as analysis reveals scale of disclosures

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20

Pre-Existing Condition review – Lupita Nyong’o is phenomenal in domestic abuse drama

The Oscar-winning actor transfixes in Marin Ireland’s masterfully nuanced play about a woman reeling from a toxic relationship

The Guardian - US · Sep 15

San Jose officer fired for misusing Flock camera database in domestic abuse case

Police officer shared location of a woman with his relative who is accused of abusing woman

The Guardian - US · Sep 13

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Tesla Owner Says Abusive Ex Took Control of Key Car Settings to Stalk and Intimidate Her

A Sydney woman was harassed by her ex-partner using a Tesla app, leading to his conviction for domestic abuse. The app allowed him to control vehicle settings, causing significant distress

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

How insurance policies can be turned into ‘weapons’ to control abuse survivors

The Association of British Insurers has teamed up with charities to launch new guides for firms, to help support victim-survivors.

Evening Standard · Sep 9

Pennsylvania House Passes Bill Letting Domestic Abuse Victims Change Locks as Republicans Vote Against It

House Bill 72 in Pennsylvania seeks to protect domestic abuse victims by allowing lease termination and lock changes. Passed by the House, it awaits Senate action.

International Business Times UK · Sep 8

UK announces major immigration rule changes from October 2026

The UK has announced wide-ranging immigration rule changes from October 8, covering Erasmus+, protections for modern slavery and domestic abuse victims, the EU Settlement Scheme and Hong Kong BN(O) families. Separate changes to student finances and religious-worker routes will take effect later.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

UK expands immigration protection for modern slavery, abuse victims

The UK will expand immigration protections from October 8 for some victims of modern slavery and domestic abuse. Skilled Workers identified as modern slavery victims will be allowed to work for any employer, while domestic abuse protections will be extended to eligible adult dependent children.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Tuesday briefing: Scotland has promised on violence against women – can it deliver?

In today’s newsletter: First minister John Swinney has pledged to put an end to violence against women and girls. But can he turn ambitious laws into real change?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

‘It’s no surprise’: the manosphere mogul convicted of attacking pregnant girlfriend

Podcaster James English is one of many men with far-right ties to have been found guilty or accused of domestic violence

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29

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Medical Daily · Aug 28

Coercive Control Leaves No Bruises, and a New Netflix Series About Mica Miller Is Forcing That Point

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Government to take ‘significant measures’ to protect women and girls – Swinney

The First Minister said there had been ‘absolute tragedies’ in Scotland over the summer.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25

Scottish podcaster convicted of domestic abuse against pregnant former partner

SCOTTISH podcaster James English has been convicted of domestic abuse against his former partner ...

Euronews · Aug 24

Owner of Swiss bar in deadly New year blaze held for domestic abuse, media say

French couple Jacques and Jessica Moretti have been the focus of intense scrutiny since the fire ripped though their bar Le Constellation, in the Crans-Montana ski resort in the early hours of 1 January.

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France 24 · Aug 23

Crans-Montana bar owner detained over alleged domestic abuse

The owner of a Swiss bar where a New Year’s fire killed 41 people has been placed in pre-trial detention over alleged violence against his wife, local media reported Sunday. Jacques Moretti and his wife, Jessica, are already under criminal investigation over the deadly blaze at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23

Spying device detectors may give domestic abuse victims false sense of security, study finds

Many tools fail to help victims find hidden cameras, microphones and trackers, leaving them at risk of ongoing surveillance

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

'This Is Called Consent': UK Hands Asylum Seekers Guide Explaining They Must Not Rape or Harass Women

The UK Home Office has released a booklet informing asylum seekers about UK laws on gender equality, consent, and domestic abuse, sparking debate over its necessity and implications.

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Children’s helpline says number of calls about child domestic abuse cases has risen 80% in five years

The charity received 8,488 reports in the last year compared to 4,599 in 2021-2022

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

More women will die if domestic abusers leave prison early, victim’s parents warn

Parents of Michaela Hall, whose partner killed her after he left prison in 2021, say Probation Service cannot cope with mass release

Evening Standard · Aug 16

Charity says government wildfire alert put domestic abuse victims at risk

Domestic abuse campaigners said that a lack of advance warning meant those hiding secret phones to try to escape abusers had little chance of protection

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

Max Miller’s ex-wife sues him for sharing image of daughter as part of custody battle

Republican congressman publicly shared links to evidence his team compiled in response to domestic abuse allegations

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