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'Habitual domestic abuser' tried to blame gambling addiction for horrific rape and violence

Rian Hood was jailed at Glasgow High Court today following 10 years of horrific abuse against four different women, who eventually plucked up the courage to speak out.

Glasgow Live

Coercive control laws see over 170 suspects charged since February in Northern Ireland

“If you’re walking on eggshells, or have no control over your own life – this is also abuse and we can help you.”

Belfast Live

Scots domestic abuse survivor says 'secret justice' is failing victims

Anne-Marie Hirdman, 43, was regularly assaulted by constable Fraser Ross, 43, over a six-year period.

Daily Record

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Mel B demands specialist support systems for domestic abuse victims at Tory conference

The singer hit out at the new Home Office minister insisting she was 'worried' that victims had been encouraged to put a black dot on their hands at pharmacies to seek help.

Daily Mirror

Ex-Spice Girl Mel B tells Tory conference of need for domestic abuse reforms

Singer tells event societal reform is required if the lives of women are to be freed from threat of abuse

The Guardian - UK

Mel B demands action on domestic abuse during appearance at Tory conference

The pop star is a patron of the Women’s Aid charity.

The Independent UK

How the law is failing domestic abuse victims

Letter: Judges were prevented from attaching powers of arrest when breaking an injunction became a criminal offence in 2004, writes Jan Williams

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Domestic abuser beat up woman and banned her from wearing make-up

Despicable Declan Barrett conducted a catalogue of crimes between 2016 and 2021.

Daily Record

Bodycam footage shows Los Angeles police fatally shooting teen holding a toy airsoft gun outside his home

Luis Herrera, 19, was shot and killed by police responding to his 911 call about domestic abuse at his home

The Independent UK

Domestic abuse and mental health remain taboo subjects for many Sikhs – with deadly consequences

The suicide of Mandeep Kaur caught the attention of people around the world. Kaur, a woman of Sikh heritage from Utter Pradesh in northern India and living in the US, posted a video on social media that later went viral, in which she claimed to have been abused by her…

The Conversation

France's green party leader resigns over accusations of domestic abuse

The leader of France's EELV Green party Julien Bayou has resigned over allegations of domestic abuse by a former partner.

Radio France Internationale

Perthshire mum's pregnancy loss reform is backed by national domestic abuse charity

Nicola Murray, who suffered three miscarriages at the hands of violent ex-partners, will have her ‘Brodie’s Law’ debated at parliament in the coming weeks

Daily Record

Trial scheme to improve experience of domestic abuse victims in court launched

Prosecutors are “determined” to increase the confidence that victims have in the criminal justice system, Scotland’s Lord Advocate said after…

The National (Scotland)

Calls for mandatory education on coercive control for older teenagers

Refuge said it is worried too many young people are not being taught how to spot the signs of domestic abuse and controlling or coercive behaviour.

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Domestic abuse survivors at risk from councils’ failure to rehouse them

Exclusive: Local authorities frequently breach legal duty to prioritise housing for abuse survivors, risking further danger or trauma

The Independent UK

More families becoming homeless or threatened with homelessness

There have been significant rises in households facing homelessness due to fleeing domestic abuse or after receiving a no-fault eviction notice.

Manchester Evening News

Call for fire stations to be used as 'safe havens' for people fleeing domestic abuse in Stockport

'Anyone is always welcome in a fire station'

Liverpool Echo

Warning signs of 'love bombing' in new relationships that people need to know about

A detective inspector has shed light on warning signs to beware of in new relationships

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Daily Record

EXCLUSIVE: Domestic abuse survivor says 'he deserved five years for what he did to me'

The traumatised woman was left with crippling anxiety and now suffers panic attacks after a terrifying campaign of domestic abuse

Daily Mirror

Ryan Giggs seen with new girlfriend for first time since domestic abuse trial collapse

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has been pictured with his new girlfriend, Zara Charles, for the first time since his domestic trial abuse collapsed on Wednesday

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester to receive more than £1m to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence

“This is a substantial amount of funding which will ensure some of the most vulnerable victims in Greater Manchester are given the support they need.

The Independent UK

Rail to Refuge founder hopes to expand scheme to ferries and buses

Southeastern rail worker Darren O’Brien is behind the scheme, which enables domestic abuse victims to access free train tickets to safe havens.

Evening Standard

More than 170 serving Met Police officers under investigation for alleged domestic abuse

170 Met officers are under investigation for alleged domestic abuse

Belfast Live

Almost 50 domestic abuse incidents reported to police every week in Derry and Strabane

"We are going backwards on this issue and more women are suffering the consequences."

Daily Record

West Lothian's domestic abuse shame: County recorded highest cases in Lothian

Shocking statistics revealed the county reported the highest figures in the Lothians and fifth highest in Scotland

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