The Government plans to increase the sentencing starting point for murders committed by a current or former partner. We examine the proposed domestic homicide sentencing reforms and why the wider shift in the justice system’s approach to domestic abuse is relevant to family law practitioners.
Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs) are changing the way domestic abuse cases are managed. This article examines their practical application, enforcement, positive requirements and emerging trends from the pilot schemes.
Researchers warn AI chatbots are contributing to new forms of violence against women and girls, creating legal and policing challenges that existing UK legislation was not designed to address.
A domestic violence prosecution collapsed after the complainant refused to continue giving evidence, prompting the Crown to rely on res gestae. Defence arguments on spontaneity, reliability, and fairness succeeded, leading to not guilty verdicts.
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