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UK MPs warn against growing use of smart tech in domestic abuse

Committee’s report says devices including home security systems used to coerce and control victims

The Guardian - UK

Alex Scott ‘honoured’ to become ambassador for domestic abuse charity Refuge

Scott has previously spoken about the domestic abuse she suffered during her childhood.

The Independent UK

Fears compulsory mediation for separating couples could empower domestic abusers

‘Mediation can provide domestic abusers with another opportunity to control, coerce and intimidate their victims,’ expert says

The Independent UK

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Olivia Colman’s fight to end domestic abuse: ‘Women are still expendable’

The Oscar-winning star talks to Maya Oppenheim about how she became ‘obsessed’ with campaigning against domestic abuse, and why respect matters in relationships

The Independent UK

'Bully fiancé shared my explicit photos at work, I had no power to stop it'

New amendments to the Online Safety Bill will make it easier to convict someone who shares intimate photos without consent. But is it enough to support victims of intimate image abuse?

Daily Mirror

Revenge porn offenders to get six months in prison regardless of proof of intent

Predators until now had a no proof of intent to cause harm or distress, no punishment faced defence with regards to sharing intimate 'revenge porn photos and videos.

Chronicle Live

Revenge porn laws to be overhauled to help victims in new crackdown

‘The reforms to the law that has been passed today are going to go down in history as a turning point for generations to come and will bring peace of mind to so many victims,’ revenge porn victim says

The Independent UK

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New revenge porn law in force from today could see people jailed for six months

Courts will no longer need to prove the intention of whoever sent the pictures or video

Wales Online

Sharing intimate images without consent outlawed in ‘revenge porn’ crackdown

Laws announced on Tuesday will remove the requirement for prosecutors to prove perpetrators intended to cause distress.

The Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

‘She gave me hope’: domestic abuse survivors praise Tina Turner’s bravery

Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown says singer speaking out about violence had given her courage to act

The Guardian - UK

What is gaslighting and what are the signs to look out for?

‘Abusers manipulate their victims carefully and purposefully; they switch readily between charm and rage, like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’

The Independent UK

What is gaslighting and what are the signs to look out for?

‘Abusers manipulate their victims carefully and purposefully; they switch readily between charm and rage, like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’

The Independent UK

What is gaslighting and what are the signs to look out for?

‘Abusers manipulate their victims carefully and purposefully; they switch readily between charm and rage, like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

What is gaslighting and what are the signs?

‘Abusers manipulate their victims carefully and purposefully; they switch readily between charm and rage, like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’

Evening Standard

What is love-bombing? Signs to look out for as CPS gives guidance on abusive partners

New guidance from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has included love-bombing as an abusive tactic – here’s what it is.

Daily Mirror

What is the UK Emergency Alert and why am I getting it at 3pm TODAY?

At 3pm today every mobile phone in the UK will ring out with a siren-like noise followed by a loud warning as part of a new public alert system by the Government

Daily Mirror

Emergency alert: Domestic abuse survivor begs victims to opt-out, and here's how

Domestic abuse victims often have a secret, second phone for their own safety. But the Government's emergency alert test could put them in danger - here's how to change your phone settings and opt out

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Daily Mirror

Full impact of emergency alert - driver warning, 'panic' and when to switch it off

The alert, which could be used to warn people of natural disasters or terror attacks, has raised concerns amongst motoring groups for the risk it could cause to those who are behind the wheel at the time it is sent

Daily Record

UK emergency alert warning to domestic abuse victims - how to turn off test

The emergency alert is necessary to keep citizens safe, but this week's test could put victims with a hidden phone at risk of exposure - here's how to turn it off if you need to.

The Independent UK

What to do if you’re a victim of revenge porn

Revenge porn victim and former Love Island contestant, Georgia Harrison, has attended a Refuge demonstration outside Parliament.

The Independent UK

Women and girls ‘traumatised’ by social media, warns Georgia Harrison

The reality TV star joined a demonstration outside Parliament calling for specific protections to be included in the Online Safety Bill.

Daily Mirror

Georgia Harrison joins demonstration at Parliament after Stephen Bear conviction

Former Love Island star Georgia Harrison has appeared at a demonstration outside Parliament to call for better protections for women online following Stephen Bear's conviction

The Independent UK

‘Add code of practice to Bill to prevent violence against women and girls online’

The House of Lords is due to scrutinise the Online Safety Bill in its committee stage on Wednesday.

Manchester Evening News

Domestic abuse victims advised to turn off mobile phones ahead of UK emergency alert test

The Government will be launching the first ever nationwide test of a new emergency alert system on April 23

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