Michael and others (Appellants) v The Chief Constable of South Wales Police and another (Respondents) – Supreme Court
Supreme Court, 28th January 2015
Category: domestic violence
Husband given life sentence for ‘ferocious and chilling’ screwdriver attack against his wife – The Independent
‘A husband who tortured and killed his wife has been handed a life sentence, after he left her with at least 270 injuries following a “ferocious and chilling” attack.’
The Independent, 9th February 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Sheffield man jailed for life for killing wife – BBC News
‘An “evil” husband who murdered his wife before hiding her body in a cupboard has been jailed for at least 23 years.’
BBC News, 9th February 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Michael and others (Appellants) v The Chief Constable of South Wales Police and another (Respondents) – Supreme Court
Supreme Court, 28th January 2015
Police not liable in negligence to victim of domestic violence, but Article 2 claim proceeds – UK Human Rights Blog
‘The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to the long-standing rule that the police owe no duty of care in negligence in the context of protecting victims from potential future crimes.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 4th February 2015
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Judicial Review on domestic violence evidence requirements fails: R (on the application of Rights of Women) v The Secretary of State for Justice [2015] EWHC 35 (Admin) – The World of Family Law (Garden Court Chambers)
‘Lord Justice Fulford and Mrs Justice Lang DBE have rejected Rights of Womens much needed challenge against the regulations (regulation 33) on domestic violence. For practitioners who work in the field of domestic violence and for people who care about gender based violence this is a disappointing and somewhat confusing blow.’
The World of Family Law (Garden Court Chambers), 4th February 2015
Source: www.gcfamily.wordpress.com
Catch-33: Stringent documentary requirements upheld for legal aid in domestic violence cases – UK Human Rights Blog
‘The campaign group Rights of Women has been unsuccessful in its judicial review of Regulation 33 of the Civil Legal Aid (Procedure) Regulations 2012 (as amended) which sets out the list of documents which will be accepted as evidence that a legal aid applicant has suffered or is at risk of suffering domestic violence. The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) purports to retain legal aid for victims of domestic violence. However, such funding is only available where at least one of the documents listed in Regulation 33 is submitted to the Legal Aid Agency.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 28th January 2015
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Family of woman killed by ex-partner loses battle to sue police for negligence – The Guardian
‘A family has lost its battle in the supreme court for the right to sue police for negligence over the death of a young mother killed by her ex-boyfriend in fit of jealous rage.’
The Guardian, 28th January 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Women with disabilities excluded from domestic abuse law, say campaigners – The Guardian
‘A new law on domestic violence that criminalises “coercive control” could exclude women with disabilities, who are particularly vulnerable to such abuse, say campaigners.’
The Guardian, 28th January 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Clare’s Law: Worried someone you know has a violent past? Here’s how to find out – Daily Telegraph
‘A new law, designed to protect individuals from domestic abuse, has made more than 1,300 disclosures since it was launched 10 months ago. But how does it work and how do you go about making a request? Claire Cohen offers a practical guide.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th January 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man jailed for 17 years for murder of girlfriend with kitchen knife – The Guardian
‘Andre Bright killed Victoria Adams, with whom he had a young daughter, after a period of abusive behaviour.’
The Guardian, 23rd January 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
High court upholds legal aid rules in domestic violence cases – The Guardian
‘Government regulations on access to legal aid for victims of domestic violence have been upheld by the high court.’
The Guardian, 23rd January 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Clare’s Law’ saves 1,300 women from violent partners in first year – The Independent
‘A groundbreaking scheme that allows women to discover if their partner has a history of violence has been hailed a success after figures showed that more than 1,300 such warnings have been issued in less than a year.’
The Independent, 26th January 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Domestic violence challenge on legal aid fails – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The High Court has rejected a challenge to the legality of government changes to legal aid for victims of domestic violence.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 22nd January 2015
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Woman brings boyfriend to justice after remembering attack with hypnosis – Daily Telegraph
‘Zoe Dronfield only remembers brutal attack by Jason Smith in Coventry, West Midlands, after she was hypnotised into reliving traumatic ordeal.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th January 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Drug dealers outside schools let off with ‘slap on the wrist’ – Daily Telegraph
‘Dealers who sell drugs outside schools are being let off with a “slap on the wrist” by police instead of facing prosecution, the magistrates’ leader has warned.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th January 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Government to create new domestic abuse offence – Home Office
‘Home Secretary sets out new law to criminalise coercive and controlling behaviour.’
Home Office, 18th December 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Domestic abuse charity criticises May’s law criminalising coercive behaviour – The Guardian
‘The home secretary, Theresa May, announced on Thursday that a new domestic abuse offence of “coercive and controlling behaviour” is to be introduced, carrying a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine.’
The Guardian, 18th December 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
New domestic abuse law on controlling behaviour unveiled – BBC News
‘A new domestic abuse offence for “coercive and controlling behaviour” within relationships has been announced by the home secretary.’
BBC News, 18th December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
