domestic violence

Major Overhaul Of Family Courts As Report Finds Domestic Abuse 'Systematically Minimised'

Government to review "pro-contact culture" after panel finds abusers use court system to "bully" victims.
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This Is How Pharmacies Are Being Turned Into ‘Red Telephone Boxes’ To Help Domestic Abuse Victims

Safe spaces at one chain were used more than 100 times in the first week of the latest campaign to help people escape their abusers.
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JK Rowling: The Sun Front Page Slammed By Domestic Abuse Charities Draws 500 Complaints

Domestic abuse campaigners and MPs alike have fiercely criticised the front page, describing it as 'stomach-churning' and 'irresponsible'.
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JK Rowling Says She Is A Domestic Abuse And Sexual Assault Survivor

Author writes lengthy response to criticism following controversial trans comments.
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Revealed: Children Beg To Go Back To School After Being Locked Down In Abusive Homes

Charities say the Domestic Abuse Bill needs to recognise the impact on children after record number of helpline calls in May.
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Lockdown Trapped Women In Violent Relationships. Their Abusers Might Kill Them When It Ends

Domestic abuse campaigners have warned women could die if abusive men lash out as coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
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Domestic Abuse Survivors Told To Put Themselves At Risk By Attending Commons In Person

Jacob Rees-Mogg's decision to scrap video link parliament is leading to "unacceptable" and "discriminatory" demands, charities warn.
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Covid-19 Is Deepening Inequalities, Says LGBT Charity

The United Nations said LGBT people are at an elevated risk of domestic and family violence.
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Domestic Abuse Is A Gendered Crime – All Genders Must Pull Together To Fight It

Attempts by certain MPs to wreck the domestic abuse bill are dangerous, Christine Jardine MP writes.
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Coronation Street Domestic Violence Scene Sparks Almost 300 Ofcom Complaints

The shocking scene saw Yazmeen stab her abusive husband in the throat with a broken wine bottle.
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