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Scots thug who battered victim on sofa takes her to court to demand furniture back

Christopher Forrest set upon former partner Elizabeth Shanks at her home during a three-year-campaign of domestic abuse, and was later jailed for 27 months.

Daily Record

Jalna Hanmer obituary

Feminist scholar who campaigned against male violence and was determined to improve the police’s approach to domestic abuse

The Guardian - UK

East Lothian football club U-turns and sacks player convicted of domestic abuse

Tranent player Jordon Forster, 29, pleaded guilty to an amended domestic abuse charge at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday after admitting to a campaign of aggressive behaviour to his former partner over several months.

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Anger as East Lothian football club stands by player convicted of domestic abuse

Edinburgh Live

Newcastle charities 'disappointed' to lose city centre offices after Northumbria University buys MEA House

MEA House is home to a wide-rage of charities, providing a rage of services including mental health support and counselling, abortion care, help for victims of domestic abuse, legal advice and support for people seeking employment

Chronicle Live

Met Police boss: ‘over 500’ officers on restricted duties amid standards probes

Sir Mark Rowley told a podcast that ‘many hundreds’ of Met Police officers are being investigated over sexual and domestic abuse claims.

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Rape, fraud and domestic abuse reports at record high, crime figures show

The number of rapes, attempted rapes and fraud reported to the police are at their highest levels on record, new figures indicate.

The National (Scotland)

Ex-Edinburgh Hibs star arrived at partner's work and demanded her phone in abuse campaign

Jordon Forster, 29, - who played 79 times for the Easter Road club - also shouted, swore and called her derogatory names during seven months of domestic abuse.

Edinburgh Live

One in four women in Ireland suffers domestic abuse, chilling report shows

One woman died violently every month, the charity reported, as the cost of living and housing crises exacerbate the toll on women and families affected

Dublin Live

DWP Universal Credit claimants among millions of families to get free legal help

Planned £25m a year expansion to legal aid scheme will mean everyone will get Crown Court representation regardless of their earnings

Chronicle Live

An Irish Goodbye: Rare chance to own a piece of Irish Oscars history in support of Women's Aid Federation NI

Sara O’Neill creations worn on the red carpet by the stars of An Irish Goodbye are to be raffled

Belfast Live

Women ‘forced to return to violent homes’ as shortage of UK refuge places leads to crisis

Lives are being put at risk over a lack of spaces to house domestic abuse survivors

The Guardian - UK

‘Like a rock star coming into the building’: the return of The Archers’ most iconic villain

Rob Titchener’s coercive control over wife Helen caused listeners to donate £175k to domestic abuse charities. Now, he’s back. Actors Louiza Patikas and Timothy Watson explain why

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The Independent UK

NFL VP Troy Vincent helps launch domestic abuse study at Niagara University

NFL Vice President Troy Vincent and his wife Tommi are helping launch a domestic abuse study at Niagara University that will focus on male student-athletes

The Independent UK

Custody battle breaks out over children who survived 40 days in jungle after Colombia plane crash

Maternal grandparents accuse children’s father of domestic abuse

The Independent UK

Banksy artwork display ‘should open up conversations on domestic abuse’

The mural was first discovered on the side of a house in the seaside town of Margate.

Daily Record

Domestic abuse on the rise across Dumfries and Galloway

New figures show there has also been an increase in incidents of hate crime and drink and drug driving

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Irish Mirror

Government teams up with Women's Aid to help employers develop tools for employees experiencing domestic violence

Under the Work Life Balance Act 2023, which was signed into law in April, people will be entitled to five statutory paid days of leave if they are experiencing abuse at home

Liverpool Echo

Dad who gunned down wife and daughter was 'the devil on earth'

Evil Lance Hart murdered his wife Claire and teenage daughter Charlotte after years of devastating abuse

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Brad Pitt’s Lawyer Speaks Out After Rumors Swirl That Winery Lawsuit Against Angelina Jolie Stems From Domestic Abuse Claims

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are still in a legal battle over Château Miraval, and a source claims it's linked to the domestic abuse allegations.

The Guardian - UK

My boyfriend controls me and threatens to leave when I see my friends. What can I do?

He is being abusive and in the UK this sort of behaviour – coercive control – is a crime

Belfast Live

74 PSNI officers still serving after domestic abuse allegations in last year

In our exclusive report we can reveal there were three rape allegations towards serving PSNI officers in the last 11 months

The Independent UK

Mel B hails Tina Turner as inspiration for domestic abuse victims like her

Show about superstar also prompted ex-Spice Girl’s daughter to speak out

Wales Online

Man strangles partner and hit her in the face with bag carrying vase and doll

Dale Mason, 43, of Caerphilly, left his victim feeling an "emotional mess" after subjecting her to domestic abuse during their relationship

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