Category: victims

Stalking: What protection is available under UK law. Rowena talks to Legal Women UK about the intricacies of Stalking and the legal remedies available to victims – Legal Women

Posted January 30th, 2025 in harassment, news, stalking, victims, women by tracey

‘Stalking is often discussed in the press and public domain, particularly in the context of high-profile stalking cases. In recent times, the Netflix series Baby Reindeer has also led to a more public dialogue around stalking and the sensitivities and issues affecting both victims and perpetrators…’

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Legal Women 24th January 2025

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Stalking protection orders very rarely used – BBC News

Posted January 27th, 2025 in enforcement, harassment, news, stalking, statistics, victims by tracey

‘Stalking Protection Orders (SPOs) were introduced five years ago to prevent victims being harassed further. But figures show they have hardly been used.’

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BBC News, 27th January 2025

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Prosecutors to press on with manslaughter cases despite Kiena Dawes verdict – The Guardian

Posted January 20th, 2025 in assault, coercive & controlling behaviour, criminal justice, Crown Prosecution Service, domestic violence, homicide, imprisonment, mental health, murder, news, sentencing, suicide, unlawful killing, victims by tracey

‘The not guilty verdict in the trial of a man accused of driving a young mother to suicide will not deter future manslaughter charges, with more such prosecutions already in the pipeline, a senior prosecutor has said.’

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The Guardian, 19th January 2025

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Ryan Wellings jailed after partner Kiena Dawes took her own life – The Guardian

Posted January 17th, 2025 in assault, coercive & controlling behaviour, domestic violence, families, homicide, imprisonment, mental health, news, sentencing, suicide, unlawful killing, victims by sally

‘A violent and controlling “monster” who subjected his late partner, Kiena Dawes, to repeated assaults, bullying and belittling has been jailed for six and a half years.’

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The Guardian, 16th January 2025

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Kiena Dawes: The complex question at case’s heart – BBC News

Posted January 17th, 2025 in assault, coercive & controlling behaviour, domestic violence, families, homicide, imprisonment, mental health, news, sentencing, suicide, unlawful killing, victims by sally

‘At the heart of the trial had been a complex legal question – can an abuser be held criminally responsible for the death of a victim who has taken their own life?’

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BBC News, 17th January 2025

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Most violent or sexual offences went unsolved in crime hotspots in England and Wales last year – The Guardian

Posted January 13th, 2025 in criminal justice, news, police, sexual offences, victims, violence by sally

‘Victims are being “let down time and time again” by police, a minister has said, as almost every violent or sexual offence went unsolved in hundreds of crime hotspots last year.’

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The Guardian, 13th January 2025

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The 20 child abuse inquiry proposals – what has happened so far? – BBC News

Posted January 10th, 2025 in child abuse, children, compensation, government departments, inquiries, internet, news, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘In October 2022, child protection expert Prof Alexis Jay finished a seven-year inquiry into the countless ways children had been sexually abused in England and Wales.’

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BBC News, 9th January 2025

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Calls for law to give paid leave to people experiencing domestic abuse – The Independent

Posted January 6th, 2025 in bills, domestic violence, employment, holiday pay, news, remuneration, victims by tracey

‘Victims of domestic abuse should have access to paid time off work to help them stay safe, according to a new proposed law.’

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The Independent, 6th January 2025

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Courts reform to see quicker justice for victims and keeps streets safe – Ministry of Justice

Posted December 16th, 2024 in criminal justice, Crown Court, delay, juries, magistrates, Ministry of Justice, news, statistics, victims by tracey

‘Victims of crimes will see the perpetrators face justice more quickly under a once-in-a-generation review of criminal courts, the Lord Chancellor announced today (12 December).’

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Ministry of Justice, 12th December 2024

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Record court backlog as victims wait years for justice – BBC News

Posted December 13th, 2024 in barristers, budgets, criminal justice, Crown Court, delay, Ministry of Justice, news, sentencing, statistics, victims by sally

‘The backlog in courts handling the most serious crimes in England and Wales has reached an unprecedented high and is likely to rise further still.’

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BBC News, 12th December 2024

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Domestic Abuse Protection Order Pilot Scheme – 25 Bedford Row

Posted December 10th, 2024 in chambers articles, domestic violence, government departments, Ministry of Justice, news, police, victims by tracey

‘As of 27 November 2024, Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (“DAPOs”) are being piloted in Greater Manchester, parts of South London (Croydon, Bromley, and Sutton) and the British Transport Police.’

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25 Bedford Row, 10th December 2024

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How to apply for entry clearance for Victims of Transnational Marriage Abandonment – EIN Blog

Posted December 9th, 2024 in domestic violence, families, immigration, marriage, married persons, news, Pakistan, victims, visas by sally

‘Since 31 January 2024, victims of transnational marriage abandonment can apply for a visa to return to the UK. This follows the landmark case of R on the application of AM -v- Secretary of State for the Home Department 2022.’

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EIN Blog, 8th December 2024

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Murderers who use strangulation or kill ex-partners face longer jail terms – The Guardian

Posted December 6th, 2024 in domestic violence, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing, statistics, victims, women by michael

‘Under new laws announced on Friday [6th December] judges will have to consider tougher jail terms for murderers who strangle their victims or whose action is connected to the end of a relationship.’

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The Guardian, 6th December 2024

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Stalking victims will be able to learn who the perpetrator is under new crackdown – The Independent

Posted December 3rd, 2024 in identification, news, restraining orders, stalking, victims by tracey

‘Stalking victims will be able to learn their perpetrator’s identity more quickly under new measures unveiled by the government. Perpetrators will be subject to a tougher restraining order system as new policies make it easier for victims to obtain Stalking Protection Orders to stop offenders from pursuing and harassing them.’

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The Independent, 3rd December 2024

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New measures to protect victims of domestic abuse – Ministry of Justice

Posted December 2nd, 2024 in domestic violence, government departments, news, victims by tracey

‘Domestic abusers will be ordered to stay away from their victims and face tougher restrictions with the launch of new protective orders today.’

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Ministry of Justice, 28th November 2024

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What Are The Major Policing Reforms? – Each Other

Posted November 22nd, 2024 in criminal justice, domestic violence, government departments, news, police, victims by sally

‘Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced plans for major policing reforms yesterday at the National Police Chiefs’ Council and Association of Police and Crime Commissioners’ annual conference.’

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Each Other, 21st November 2024

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Lessons from Lieven J – Local Government Lawyer

Posted November 18th, 2024 in child abuse, children, evidence, families, family courts, local government, news, sexual grooming, sexual offences, victims by tracey

‘Holly Hilbourne-Gollop looks at a High Court judge’s realistic approach to obtaining evidence from children.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 15th November 2024

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A new Cafcass Domestic Abuse Practice Policy – Becket Chambers

Posted November 14th, 2024 in chambers articles, children, codes of practice, domestic violence, families, family courts, news, victims by sally

‘On 9th October 2024 Cafcass published a new policy document that outlines what actions ‘practitioners’ (Family Court Advisers and Guardians) and their managers should undertake when working with children and adults who have experienced domestic abuse. The policy is a direct response to the 2020 Harm Panel report and it sets out a clear intention of further protecting child and adult victims of domestic abuse.’

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Becket Chambers, 31st October 2024

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Make revenge porn a civil offence to avoid ‘retraumatising’ trials, MPs told – The Independent

Posted November 13th, 2024 in artificial intelligence, civil justice, criminal justice, Ministry of Justice, news, pornography, sexual offences, trials, victims, women by sally

‘Revenge porn should be made a statutory civil offence to allow victims redress without having to go through a “retraumatising” criminal trial, MPs have been told.’

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The Independent, 13th November 2024

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Only one in 10 sexual assault survivors in England and Wales would report crime again, survey shows – The Guardian

Posted November 12th, 2024 in mental health, news, police, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences, statistics, victims by tracey

‘Rape victims in England and Wales have echoed the message of Gisèle Pelicot in France that “shame belongs to perpetrators, not them”, in the largest ever survey of rape and sexual assault survivors, according to the government’s key adviser on the crime.’

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The Guardian, 12th November 2024

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