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Controlling or coercive behaviour now on a par with other domestic abuse crimes

Women’s Aid said coercive control is ‘a key tool used by perpetrators of domestic abuse’.

Evening Standard

Coercive control to be put on par with other types of domestic abuse in England and Wales

Police and probation services will be legally required to share with one another information that suggests offenders are risk to others

The Guardian - UK

Australian Open Spectator Interrupts German Player's Losing Speech With Abuse Allegations: 'Australia Believes Olga and Brenda!'

Australian Open fans confronted Alexander Zverev after his defeat to Jannik Sinner in the men's singles final, with one heckler shouting, "Australia believes Olga and Brenda," referencing Zverev's ex-girlfriends who accused him of domestic abuse.

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Alexander Zverev heckled over domestic abuse allegations after Australian Open final loss

The runner-up was delayed by a spectator shouting ‘Australia believes Olya and Brenda’ in reference to domestic abuse allegations denied by Zverev

The Independent UK

Spice Girl Mel B pleads with government to increase domestic abuse funding

Spice Girl Mel B pleaded for more for funding for domestic abuse charities in an impassioned speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, 22 January.

The Independent UK

Melanie Brown calls for action rather than talking on domestic abuse

She has been outspoken about being in an allegedly abusive relationship, which she claims left her without access to money or a support network.

Evening Standard

Only 4% of alleged domestic abusers in police dismissed, survey finds

Launching her criminal justice report on Wednesday, Dame Nicole Jacobs called for ‘structural change’.

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Prosecutors to press on with manslaughter cases despite Kiena Dawes verdict

CPS lead says she is not deterred from similar cases after Ryan Wellings, who was accused of causing partner’s suicide, was found not guilty of killing her

The Guardian - UK

Sacked rogue officers could be reinstated and owed backpay if Met Police loses legal challenge, chief warns

Officers facing allegations of domestic abuse and sex attacks could be allowed to return to the Met if the force loses a legal battle over vetting

The Independent UK

Met officer’s ‘disastrous’ claim may prevent 300 rogue police being sacked, force warns

Sergeant Lino Di Maria lost his vetting clearance after allegations of rape, domestic abuse and sex in public car parks

Evening Standard

MP calls for Stuart Hogg to be stripped of MBE after admitting domestic abuse

Hogg was sentenced to a community payback order with one year of supervision after he admitted abusing his estranged wife.

The Independent UK

Starmer to look at domestic abuse in teenage relationships after girl’s death

Holly Newton’s killer Logan MacPhail, then aged 16, stalked her for an hour before knifing her 36 times in an alleyway in January 2023.

Evening Standard

A woman called the police pretending to order a pizza—she was actually being threatened by her abusive partner

The quick-thinking phone operator is proof that domestic abuse training for police is not only important, it’s life-saving.

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Family says desperate mother’s voice ‘not fully heard’ as her abuser is cleared of manslaughter

Ryan Wellings was cleared of the manslaughter of Kiena Dawes, who endured two years of torment and blamed him for her death in a heartbreaking final note

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‘We’re coming for you,’ English police chief tells domestic abusers

Exclusive: Sarah Crew of Avon and Somerset says early intervention is part of new national approach to rapists

Evening Standard

First person convicted of breaching new domestic abuse order in London

Connor Cude, 25, admitted three counts of breaching the order and is due to be sentenced on February 24.

The Guardian - UK

Stuart Hogg was a world class Scottish rugby player who now has to relocate his moral compass

The former national rugby union captain has been spared jail for the domestic abuse of his estranged wife, Gill, after courts painted a grim picture of his off-pitch behaviour

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UK's Domestic Abuse Bill Proposes 10 Days Paid Leave for Survivors to Secure Safety

A new bill by Labour MP Alex McIntyre proposes 10 days of paid leave for domestic abuse victims, aiming to provide safety and support during recovery.

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Evening Standard

Surge of domestic abuse calls received by police in NI peaked on New Year’s Day

The daily average number of calls between December 20 and January 2 was higher than across the rest of the year.

The Independent UK

Rugby star Stuart Hogg given payback order and supervision for domestic abuse

The 32-year-old admitted domestic abuse against his estranged wife over the course of five years.

Evening Standard

Ex-Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg avoids jail for domestic abuse of estranged wife

The 32-year-old admitted domestic abuse against Gillian Hogg over the course of five years

The Independent UK

Ex-Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg given payback order for domestic abuse

The 32-year-old admitted abusing his estranged wife when he faced court in November.

The Independent UK

Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg avoids jail after abusing ex-wife over five years

Montpellier player made MBE in new year honours list previously pleaded guilty to domestic abuse of ex-partner Gillian Hogg

The National (Scotland)

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg sentenced after abuse charges

FORMER Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg has been sentenced for abuse charges ...

Evening Standard

MP subject to abuse as child ‘appalled’ by members ‘weaponising’ grooming

Liberal Democrat Josh Babarinde said the discussion around a national investigation into child sexual abuse is being used as ‘political football’.

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