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Lessons not learned after Georgia Barter driven to suicide by abuse, says her mother

Family ‘saddened’ by minister’s response to London coroner’s concerns over police database access

The Guardian - UK

$115K Defamation Verdict Over Workplace Accusations of Domestic Abuse

From the Joint Pre-Trial Memorandum in McQuade v. UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc., the plaintiff's position: In the summer of… The post $115K Defamation Verdict Over Workplace Accusations of Domestic Abuse appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

CPS to train staff on ‘spectrum of abuse’ in violence against women and girls

Five-year strategy aims to improve casework after analysis finds domestic abuse in more than third of rape cases

The Guardian - UK

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Shoes of domestic abuse survivors displayed at Stormont

The Souls of Our Shoes exhibition was organised by the Mothers’ Union with a message to end domestic abuse.

Evening Standard

A third of all rape charges linked to domestic abuse, new data shows

Shock data unveils grim link between various offences against women and girls

The Independent UK

Northamptonshire police officers face misconduct hearings over Harshita Brella case

IOPC says four officers may have breached standards in handling of abuse claims by Brella, 24, found dead last year

The Guardian - UK

Police officers should face misconduct proceedings in Ilford 'body in a boot' murder case, says watchdog

Harshita Brella, 24, was found dead in a silver Vauxhall Corsa in east London in November last year

Evening Standard

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Four officers should face misconduct proceedings in Harshita Brella case – IOPC

Harshita Brella, 24, was found in a silver Vauxhall Corsa in Brisbane Road, Ilford, east London, on November 14 last year.

The Independent UK

Domestic abuse victims who flee with children overseas to be criminalised under new law

Change to crime and policing bill backed by fathers’ rights groups seeking support in cross-border abduction cases

The Guardian - UK

Jaye Griffiths opens up on 'humiliating' domestic abuse as fans praise her 'inspiring' bravery

Jaye wants fellow domestic abuse sufferers to know it's never their fault

Woman & Home

Review into safeguarding failures ‘shows Sara Sharif’s murder was preventable’

Despite a ‘great deal of information’ available to various authorities during her lifetime, Sara ‘was not protected from abuse and torture’.

Evening Standard

Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother ‘should never have been trusted’ with her care, damning review finds

Urfan Sharif’s history of domestic abuse was ‘overlooked and underestimated’ by all professionals who came into contact with the family

The Independent UK

Sara Sharif: Devastating failings that led to murder of 10-year-old girl exposed

Authorities missed numerous opportunities to save Sara Sharif’s life, a damning review has found

Evening Standard

Murdered Sara Sharif failed by system that missed opportunities to save her

The 10-year-old was found dead at her Surrey home in August 2023 after suffering ‘horrific abuse’ at the hands of her father and stepmother.

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Evening Standard

More than 230 domestic abusers recalled to prison under London mayor’s GPS tagging scheme

Pilot cut re-offending by 45 per cent, protects victims and holds perpetrators to account, says Sir Sadiq Khan

The Guardian - UK

Domestic violence victims at risk under bill aimed at easing prison overcrowding, watchdog warns

Victims and survivors “will be put in harm’s way” with “devastating consequences”, domestic abuse commissioner says

The Independent UK

Domestic abuse victims forced to wait in same rooms as alleged perpetrators at courts, barrister warns

Only 15 per cent of families are eligible for legal aid, meaning victims are often forced to represent themselves

Evening Standard

London’s domestic abuse hotspots revealed by interactive map as killings rocket 60% in the capital

Campaigners describe Standard’s investigation as ‘staggering’ and call for systemic changes to justice system to protect women

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The Guardian - UK

Bar Council calls for legal aid for all family court cases involving domestic abuse

Only 15% of families are eligible for legal aid which has led to huge swathes of UK becoming ‘legal advice deserts’, body says

Euronews

Thousands protest against Latvia's potential withdrawal from Istanbul Convention

Signed by 45 countries and the European Union as of 2019, the Council of Europe treaty is meant to standardise support for women who are victims of violence, including domestic abuse.

The Independent UK

Airbnb to provide 60 domestic abuse survivors with temporary accommodation

Platform partnering with Women’s Aid and City Hall in launch of London pilot

Evening Standard

Airbnb homes in London to be used as emergency shelters for victims of domestic violence

City Hall’s £100,000 pilot scheme will ease dire shortage of safe spaces for women and children fleeing abuse

The Guardian - UK

UK to launch pilot scheme that helps homeless people access banking

Five biggest banks take part in programme that will also help domestic abuse victims recover their credit score

Evening Standard

Family moved 'to the other end of the country' wins payout from London council

A woman fleeing domestic abuse with her children was given a £1,100 payout

Evening Standard

Camilla was ‘concerned’ Andrew row would impact on her work with abuse survivors

The Queen has supported survivors of sex attacks and domestic abuse for years.

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