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Controlling ex-partners who lash out at the end of their relationship will face longer than ever behind bars under new government plans to tackle domestic homicide.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
General Comment on Violence against Women and Girls, as delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French.
Government delivers on pledge to return number of cases reaching court to 2016 levels.
Abusers who share intimate images without consent to face up to 6 months in prison.
Correspondence between the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner and Dominic Raab about powers to keep the DNA and fingerprints of people arrested for domestic abuse and sexual offences.
Rape victims will be given the opportunity to meet the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) staff involved in their case ahead of a trial in the latest move to guide them through the criminal justice system.
Over 6 million more people now eligible for legal aid advice and representation.
Up to £39 million has been allocated to 50 projects across England and Wales to protect victims from domestic abuse and stalking.
A public call for evidence has been launched to establish the scale of ‘sex for rent’ in the UK and ask if existing laws protect victims.
Victims’ experiences to be transformed through new Victims and Prisoners Bill.
The government has confirmed its support for an amendment to the Protection from Sex-Based Harassment in Public Bill, to ensure the law is as robust as possible.
Domestic abusers who kill their partners or ex-partners will receive tougher sentences under government plans published today (17 March 2023).
See below for a statement from the Solicitor General, Michael Tomlinson KC MP, on the case of David Carrick.
Lady Elish Angiolini to examine David Carrick case as part of the ongoing Angiolini Inquiry.
Children born as a result of rape will be officially recognised as victims of crime and receive better support under changes announced by the government today (19 January 2023).
Italian Police and British Embassy present a new guide in English for victims of sexual violence.
We hope this verdict will bring some closure for Becky’s family, for the many around the world who loved Becky.
Victims are seeing significant improvements in the criminal justice system’s response to rape, a new report has revealed today (15 December 2022).
To mark 16 days of activism this year, the British Embassy in Cairo is launching the UK لها ومعها Fund to help efforts to tackle gender-based violence in Egypt.
Home Secretary announces support for Private Member’s Bill to make public sexual harassment an offence. The bill will lead to harsher sentences for perpetrators.
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