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Domestic abuse commissioner criticises antiquated views in family court hearings

Research found evidence of abuse within 73% of hearings and in 87% of the case files they reviewed.

The Independent UK

Georgia’s story: how a domestic abuse victim’s suicide was ruled an unlawful killing by her partner

A London coroner found Georgia Barter’s death was caused by years of violence and coercive control by Thomas Bignell. Her family want justice, but the CPS won’t charge him and the police can’t find him

The Guardian - UK

Majority of family court cases in England and Wales feature domestic abuse, watchdog says

Commissioner’s review found 87% of cases uncovered physical, psychological or sexual abuse of a family member

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Police chief apologises after women put at risk from Clare’s Law failures

Gavin Hudson was supposed to examine requests under the law to allow people to find out whether a partner has a history of violence.

Evening Standard

MSPs vote unanimously to pass bill to help prevent domestic homicides and suicides

LEGISLATION to help reduce the number of domestic abuse-related homicides and suicides in Scotland has been passed unanimously by MSPs ...

The National (Scotland)

Chief Meteorologist Devon Lucie was put on leave during the investigation into the domestic incident

The Independent UK

Watch in full: Outside court as Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced

Watch the scenes outside the Manhattan courtroom where Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to four years and two months, for prostitution-related charges following a two-month trial that unmasked the mogul as a serial domestic abuser and drug addict.

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FKA Twigs reveals she still ‘doesn’t feel safe’ after settling domestic abuse lawsuit against Shia LaBeouf

The British singer filed the case in 2020, accusing the American actor of sexual battery, assault and infliction of emotional distress during their relationship

Evening Standard

Tens of thousands of child domestic abuse victims not supported enough, warns government tsar

The domestic abuse commissioner said victims ‘cannot wait any longer’ for change

The Independent UK

Domestic abuse commissioner says Government lacks momentum to meet VAWG target

Ministers have vowed to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.

Evening Standard

‘I was writing at my lowest ebb’: Scottish author Len Pennie on domestic abuse and the power of poetry

Len Pennie won praise and faced criticism for exploring domestic abuse in her award-winning debut. She talks about partying sober, writing in Scots, and why she’s rooting out stigma in her follow-up collection

The Guardian - UK

English Town Reports Domestic Abuse Support Referrals Still 'Too High'

The annual data report gathered by Gateshead Council regarding the domestic abuse support referrals has a major breakthrough, but more measures are needed to address the situation.

International Business Times UK

What we know about pamphlets offering support to violent Russian soldiers' wives

Social media users have been sharing photos of a pamphlet purportedly advising Russian soldiers' wives to refrain from speaking out about domestic abuse. Euroverify traces its origins.

Euronews

‘If a man has a little fight with the wife, they say this was a crime’: Jaws drop as Donald Trump hints domestic violence should be legal

Are we shocked that Trump dismisses domestic abuse as no big deal? At this point probably not, right?

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Watch: Donald Trump Dismisses Domestic Abuse as 'Little Fight' During Museum of the Bible Speech

Donald Trump came under fire after downplaying domestic violence during a speech at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, where he also announced new Department of Education guidance on prayer in schools.

Marie Claire

UK Emergency Alert Test Could Endanger Domestic Abuse Survivors

UK domestic abuse charities worry the UK emergency alert test may reveal hidden phones: Here's how to protect yourself

Evening Standard

Domestic abuse victims advised how to opt out of emergency alert drill

On Sunday September 7 at around 3pm, mobile phones connected to 4G and 5G networks will vibrate and emit a siren sound for up to 10 seconds.

The Independent UK

Emergency alert test ‘may put domestic abuse survivors at risk’

There are fears the sound may reveal hidden phones

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Evening Standard

Fundraiser to cycle through the night for domestic abuse charity

Mickey Burns will set off from Chiswick, London, on Thursday and hopes to make it to Centre 56 in Liverpool in time for the charity’s family fun day.

International Business Times UK

When Is the UK Emergency Alert Test? Date, How to Prepare, and Why the Aftermath Has People Concerned

UK's Emergency Alert Test on 7 Sept 2025 at 3pm will sound sirens on phones. Technical issues and domestic abuse risks raise concerns

Evening Standard

Restriction zones for domestic abusers ‘a long time coming’ – survivor

Ministers will seek to introduce ‘restriction zones’ that will limit where abusers can go so survivors can go about their daily lives feeling safe.

The Independent UK

Restriction zones for domestic abusers ‘a long time coming’, survivor says

Sexual and violent offenders could be restricted to certain locations and tracked with technology

The Independent UK

Nationwide leads new calls for change to protect domestic abuse survivors

Building society partners with Refuge to demand scrapping of fees for service that can give survivors anonymity

The Independent UK

Domestic abusers to be banned from owning guns after string of shootings

The guidance directly addresses concerns from coroners and campaigners following recent fatal shootings in Sussex and Devon

The Guardian - UK

Domestic abuse and the risks and benefits of location sharing apps

Letter: The risks of an abusive partner being able to track your every move are obvious, but location sharing can also serve a protective function, writes Dr Kathryn Brookfield

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