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Domestic violence survivors ‘disgusted’ as police suspects go unpunished

Suspects ‘should not be in police jobs where they are going to be abusing power and control’, survivor says

The Independent UK

UK cost of living crisis putting strain on domestic abuse refuges, says charity

Rising prices have created greater demand for sanctuary and made it more difficult for people to leave

The Guardian - UK

Cop tells court of 'porn star' hell and says ex accused her of having online fetish accounts

Stephanie Torrance told a domestic abuse trial at Hamilton Sheriff Court that accused Jonathan Barclay's claims are "absolutely not true at all", and made her so stressed she was off work sick.

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Cost-of-living crisis puts domestic abuse refuges under strain

Families are spending longer in refuges as the cost of moving on has risen by £5,000 since 2020.

The Independent UK

Watchdogs condemn police response to domestic abuse claims against officers

Joint inquiry hears evidence of officers in England and Wales using their status to deter victims from making reports

The Guardian - UK

Watchdogs find ‘weaknesses in way police investigate colleagues’ in abuse cases

The report into domestic abuse cases involving serving police officers found ‘not all forces are treating these cases with the gravity they deserve’.

The Independent UK

Scottish Women's Aid boss slams General Teaching Council's decision over abusive Lanarkshire teacher

The lead domestic abuse organisation were horrified at the decision to not strike off former Hamilton teacher Charles Tighe.

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Holyrood hears ‘harrowing’ evidence on miscarriages caused by domestic abuse

MSPs HAVE said they will continue a public petition for tougher sentences on perpetrators of domestic abuse which causes miscarriages, after hearing…

The National (Scotland)

Domestic abusers to face up to 10 years behind bars under State's new €360 million plan

The five-year plan will have four pillars – Protection, Prevention, Prosecution and Policy Co-ordination.

Irish Mirror

All the UK laws that start and change today - from driving changes to full life sentences

New legal protections will come in for domestic abuse victims, 999 workers and children - with tougher sentences for rapists, terrorists and protestors too.

Chronicle Live

New laws from today include rules on breastfeeding, sign language and driving

There are also new legal protections for domestic abuse victims, 999 workers and children and tougher sentences for rapists, terrorists and protesters

Wales Online

My boyfriend throttled and stamped on me - this is my message to fellow domestic abuse survivors

Chloe Robinson was subjected to a campaign of abuse from her 'cowardly' boyfriend

Manchester Evening News

Domestic abuse survivor's relief as ex partner's 'dirty little secret' is finally out

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Christopher Forrest, 40, of East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, pleaded guilty to several assault charges but is able to walk free before sentencing is decided upon

Daily Mirror

Lanarkshire domestic abuse survivor 'relieved' ex's 'dirty little secret' is out

His 33-year-old victim told the court that Christopher Forrest’s attacks had left her with crippling anxiety and suffering panic attacks.

Daily Record

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Congress approves landmark gun violence compromise, sends to Biden for signature

The bill would incrementally toughen requirements for young people to buy guns, deny firearms from more domestic abusers and help local authorities temporarily take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.

WEKU

The Senate gun bill would close the 'boyfriend loophole.' Here's what that means

Federal law prevents some convicted domestic abusers from owning a gun, depending on their relationship to the victim. The new gun safety bill would expand that definition to include dating partners.

Daily Record

Surgeon in Scots court facing domestic abuse charges for second time within year

He acted in an aggressive manner towards his wife of 34 years, Ayr Sheriff Court heard.

Daily Record

Disturbing CCTV shows violent domestic abuser choke ex-partner and say 'you're going to die'

Other footage shows thug Christopher Forrest throwing his terrified victim to the ground and hurling abuse at her during a campaign of domestic abuse.

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The Guardian - UK

Inquiry urged into ‘parental alienation’ court experts

Lawyers and MPs in England and Wales express concern over ‘unregulated’ psychologists who play key role in disputes over domestic abuse

The Independent UK

Camilla highlights how domestic abuse is ‘terrible hidden secret’ for many women

The future Queen Consort spoke with British Vogue ahead of her 75th birthday, and ahead of her appearance in an ITV documentary.

The Guardian - UK

‘This is another pandemic’: a female survivor of domestic abuse in China speaks out

Chinese cyberspace is filled with videos showing violence against women and activists say only real social change will stop the abuse

Daily Mirror

Controlling thug branded ex-girlfriend with his initial to prove he 'owned her'

Controlling Martin Burns carved an M into Amanda McManus' back with a nail before laughing and telling her he "owned" her during the couple's seven-year abusive relationship

Glasgow Live

Renfrewshire thug branded 'M' into terrified young mum's back to 'prove he owned her'

Mum Amanda McManus has spoken out in the wake of Martin Burns' conviction for domestic abuse after suffering emotional and physical attacks during their seven year relationship.

The Independent UK

New film highlights reality of domestic abuse among older LGBT+ people

The film aims to shine a light on, and raise awareness of, this ‘invisible’ issue

Daily Record

Scots mum's abusive ex branded 'M' for Mark into her skin to 'prove he owned her'

While most of Burns' abuse was not physical, Amanda was subjected to a torrent of emotional trauma over the course of the relationship.

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