Nick Clegg Domestic Violence

Redefining Domestic Violence: It's Not What You Think

Ellie Cumbo | Posted 19.11.2012 | UK Politics
Ellie Cumbo

The first misconception to tackle is any suggestion that "coercive control" will now be a crime, and conversely that victims aged 16-17 weren't previously entitled to see their cases come to court. The definition is about government policy; it has no bearing on the law.

'The Scars Can Last A Lifetime'

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 19.09.2012 | UK Politics

The definition of domestic violence is to be widened to include verbal abuse and controlling behaviour, as well as teenage victims. Campaigners wel...