domestic violence – Page 27 – Current Awareness

Lawyers highlight poor practice in private law cases and the impact on families – Transparency Project

Posted February 17th, 2020 in domestic violence, false accounting, families, family courts, news, practice directions by sally

‘A new research report paints a very alarming picture of the way in which some family courts are dealing with cases where there is domestic abuse, ignoring the procedures put in place by court rules. Academics at the University of Sussex conducted a survey of 88 lawyers who act in private law proceedings in Sussex.’

Transparency Project, 14th February 2020

Source: www.transparencyproject.org.uk

Barristers warn of strain on defendants after Caroline Flack death – The Guardian

Posted February 17th, 2020 in barristers, criminal justice, Crown Prosecution Service, delay, domestic violence, mental health, news by sally

‘The death of the Love Island presenter Caroline Flack has prompted questions about the way the justice system deals with allegations of domestic abuse and the strains imposed on defendants.’

The Guardian, 16th February 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

How Plans To Triple The Police Bail Time Limit Could Affect Your Rights – Each Other

Posted February 10th, 2020 in bail, domestic violence, human rights, investigatory powers, news, police, sexual offences, time limits, victims by sally

‘The length of time suspects could be bailed without being charged with a crime could be trebled under government plans.’

Each Other, 7th February 2020

Source: eachother.org.uk

Lessons to be learned after judge criticised for ‘obsolescent’ views – Family Law

Posted February 7th, 2020 in appeals, bills, children, consent, domestic violence, families, family courts, judges, news, rape, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘A family case has recently been the subject of an unusual level of attention from the media, both legal and mainstream, much of it reflecting badly upon the family justice system. I thought I should look at the case, in particular, the lessons that can, or cannot, be learned from it.’

Family Law, 7th February 2020

Source: www.familylaw.co.uk

‘Training is not enough’: Family lawyers target Tolson over ‘outdated’ views on consent – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 7th, 2020 in children, consent, domestic violence, families, family courts, judges, news, rape, retrials, sexual offences by sally

‘Lawyers, campaigners and politicians are calling for wider action to be taken after a judge was condemned for employing “obsolescent concepts” on consent in a family case.’

Law Society's Gazette, 6th February 2020

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Extradited killer jailed for murdering wife and daughters – BBC News

Posted February 6th, 2020 in domestic violence, extradition, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘An abusive husband who fled the country after murdering his estranged wife and their two daughters has been jailed.’

BBC News, 6th February 2020

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Vulnerable witness, domestic abuse and special measures- the importance of ensuring a fair trial – Becket Chambers

Posted February 5th, 2020 in appeals, chambers articles, domestic violence, families, family courts, judges, news, rape, sexual offences, trials, victims, witnesses by sally

‘This article explores the approach a court should take in relation to vulnerable witnesses, in particular those that have experienced domestic abuse. The recent case of H v F [2020] EWHC 86 (Fam) demonstrates that a case will be successful on appeal if the correct procedures are not complied with.’

Becket Chambers, 3rd February 2020

Source: becket-chambers.co.uk

CPS knew rape ‘ambition’ could have perverse consequences – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 5th, 2020 in Crown Prosecution Service, domestic violence, judicial review, news, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences, statistics, women by sally

‘The Crown Prosecution Service was aware in 2015 that its conviction rate “levels of ambition” could have unintended consequences, the Gazette can reveal.’

Law Society's Gazette, 5th February 2020

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Jessica Breeze cleared of father’s murder after ‘years of violence’ – BBC News

Posted February 4th, 2020 in coercive & controlling behaviour, domestic violence, homicide, news by sally

‘A woman who stabbed her “controlling” father after suffering years of abuse has been found not guilty of his murder and manslaughter.’

BBC News, 3rd February 2020

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Child cruelty case triggers call for home schooling review – The Guardian

Posted January 30th, 2020 in child abuse, child cruelty, child neglect, domestic violence, education, news by sally

‘Child protection experts have called for a national review of home schooling following an inquiry into a case in which a violent stepfather and his partner subjected their young son to extreme neglect and abuse.’

The Guardian, 29th January 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

“No” means No. – JH v MF [2020] EWHC 86 (Fam): An Appeal from the Central Family Court – 5 SAH

Posted January 28th, 2020 in child arrangements orders, coercive & controlling behaviour, domestic violence, family courts, news, rape by sally

‘This case, JH v MF [2020] EWHC 86 (Fam) was an appeal from the Central Family Court following a fact-finding trial before HHJ Robin Tolson QC in proceedings for a child arrangements order. The appellant mother (JH) had alleged domestic abuse, including two allegations of rape. She was represented by a barrister and the respondent father (MF) was unrepresented but supported by a McKenzie friend.’

5 SAH, 23rd January 2020

Source: www.5sah.co.uk

Abuse victims to be given second phones to boost conviction rates – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 28th, 2020 in domestic violence, news, stalking, telecommunications, victims by sally

‘Victims of domestic abuse and stalking are to be given second phones after they hand theirs over for evidence as part of an initiative intended to improve conviction rates.’

Daily Telegraph, 27th January 2020

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Domestic abuse cases abandoned too quickly when victims retreat – study – The Guardian

Posted January 23rd, 2020 in Crown Prosecution Service, domestic violence, news, police, prosecutions, rape, reports, victims by sally

‘Police and prosecutors are dropping domestic abuse cases far too readily when victims become reluctant to pursue complaints against often violent partners, an official inspectorate report has warned.’

The Guardian, 23rd January 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Divorce or Separation: Impact on Leave to Remain – Richmond Chambers

Posted January 22nd, 2020 in deportation, divorce, domestic violence, families, immigration, news by sally

‘January is often referred to as the ‘divorce month’ and according to recent reports 8th January is a popular day to dissolve marriages. There are many who are in the UK with leave to enter or remain and are dependent on their relationship or marriage or civil partnership. What happens if this applies to you and your relationship permanently breaks down? What action do you need to take if you separate or get divorced? What are the implications of a relationship breakdown and can you remain in the UK?’

Richmond Chambers, 17th January 2020

Source: immigrationbarrister.co.uk

Domestic violence prevention work ‘should focus on offenders’ – BBC News

Posted January 21st, 2020 in crime prevention, domestic violence, news by sally

‘The government is being urged to set up domestic violence prevention programmes targeting offenders as well as victims.’

BBC News, 21st January 2020

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Judge under fire for telling violent abuser to take up running – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 16th, 2020 in community service, domestic violence, drug abuse, judges, news, rehabilitation, sentencing by sally

‘A judge has been criticised for telling a domestic violence offender to take up running to control his behaviour.’

Daily Telegraph, 16th January 2020

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Coercive control post-Challen – Counsel

Posted January 9th, 2020 in coercive & controlling behaviour, domestic violence, murder, news by sally

‘Crucial perspective and points of alert for practitioners defending and prosecuting cases involving abused women who have killed.’

Counsel, January 2020

Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk

Three-quarters of domestic abuse victims trying to flee partner hit with ‘insidious’ technological abuse – The Independent

Posted January 9th, 2020 in domestic violence, harassment, internet, news, stalking, telecommunications, victims by sally

‘Three in four domestic abuse victims have been exposed to “controlling, humiliating or monitoring” behaviour by their former partners using technology, new figures show.’

The Independent, 9th January 2020

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Homicides fall for first time in five years across UK despite London rise – BBC News

Posted January 8th, 2020 in domestic violence, homicide, London, murder, news, offensive weapons, police, statistics, young offenders by sally

‘The number of people killed across the UK fell in 2019 for the first time in five years, BBC research suggests.’

BBC News, 8th January 2020

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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