‘Stalking is increasingly being recognised as a form of domestic abuse within the criminal justice system, with CPS analysis finding the majority of offences are committed by ex-partners.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 4th December 2020
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘Johnny Depp has applied directly to the court of appeal in a bid to overturn a high court ruling that he assaulted his ex-wife Amber Heard and put her in fear for her life.’
The Guardian, 8th December 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Johnny Depp has been denied the right to appeal by the High Court following its ruling which found that the claims that he assaulted his ex-wife Amber Heard were “substantially true”.’
The Independent, 27th November 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A mother who was denied legal aid on the grounds of a house she owns with her ex-partner has won her High Court challenge, in a ruling that provides “important clarification for victims of domestic abuse”.’
Law Society's Gazette, 25th November 2020
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘One in five offences recorded by police during and immediately after the first national lockdown in England and Wales involved domestic abuse, figures have revealed.’
The Guardian, 25th November 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Victims of domestic abuse should not be denied legal aid because they have assets trapped in a home, the high court has ruled.’
The Guardian, 25th November 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘‘Trial by media’ is often touted as a crude alternative to our legal system. But in losing his libel action against The Sun, Johnny Depp’s court battle backfired. It’s a resounding win for press freedom – and for domestic abuse survivors.’
Each Other, 16th November 2020
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘Calls to the UK’s largest domestic abuse helpline are rising “week on week” as new figures reveal that almost 50 suspected killings may have occurred during the first lockdown.’
The Guardian, 15th November 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Family Justice Council has published guidance titled “Safety from Domestic Abuse and Special Measures in Remote and Hybrid Hearings”. The guidance recommends that, in any proceedings where domestic abuse is an issue, careful consideration must be given to whether special measures are required and how hybrid/remote hearings should be facilitated to safeguard vulnerable parties. It suggests proactive advance planning of hearings, consideration of risks involved and practical support to promote physical and emotional safety of all participants and provides a checklist of those considerations.’
Family Law, 11th November 2020
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
‘The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has published guidance on the need to protect victims of domestic abuse in remote and hybrid hearings.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th November 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘On 2nd November 2020, Nicol J handed down his eagerly awaited judgment in Depp v News Group Newspapers and anor [2020] EWHC 2911 (QB). This high-profile case has been widely reported and needs little introduction. In short, Mr Depp failed in his defamation claim concerning an article published by The Sun that alleged that he had committed acts of violence against his then-wife Amber Heard. Nicol J held that the defendants had proved it was “substantially true” that Mr Depp had committed acts of violence against Ms Heard on twelve pleaded occasions.’
Doughty Street Chambers, 6th November 2020
Source: insights.doughtystreet.co.uk
‘A father who admitted causing the death of his teenage son by shaking him as a baby has been jailed for three years.’
BBC News, 9th November 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Anyone in an abusive relationship is in a dangerous and terrifying situation. But if you are in the UK on a Spouse Visa, Civil Partnership Visa, or Unmarried Partner Visa, the situation is especially frightening. But you are not alone. And you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), which will allow you to stay permanently in the UK if your relationship breaks down because of domestic violence/abuse.’
EIN Blog, 9th November 2020
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘R (Peter Skelton and anr) v Senior Coroner for West Sussex [2020] EWHC 2813 (Adminn). Susan Nicholson and Caroline Devlin were killed by the same man during the course of abusive relationships. They died in 2011 and 2006, but the man was not convicted – of murder and manslaughter respectively – until 2017. The inquest into Susan’s death in 2011 resulted in a verdict of accidental death. Following the murder conviction, the Coroner applied to the High Court for this to be quashed, with the intention of holding a short inquest at which a fresh conclusion of “unlawful killing” would be recorded. However, the Claimants in this case – Susan’s parents – sought to expand the scope of the inquest to consider what they thought, understandably, were police failings. They were successful; this blog explains why, and examines the wider implications of the ruling.’
UK Human Rights Law Blog, 5th November 2020
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘A police officer who strangled a mother-of-two after she exposed their affair will have his 10-and-a-half year sentence for manslaughter reviewed.’
BBC News, 4th November 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has lost his high-stakes libel action in the London courts against the Sun after the newspaper described him as a “wife beater”.’
The Guardian, 2nd November 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A police officer who strangled his long-term lover after she exposed their affair to his wife has been jailed.’
BBC News, 28th October 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Mistakes made by police and other agencies “probably” contributed to the death of a baby boy who was killed by his violent father, an inquest ruled.’
BBC News, 23rd October 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The family of a woman murdered by a double killer have won a legal battle for a new inquest into her death to consider potential police failings.’
Daily Telegraph, 23rd October 2020
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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