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Increase in minimum sentence length for intimate partner homicides
July 1, 2026
Today, 30th June, the government has announced that it intends to increase the minimum sentence length for offenders who kill their partner or ex partner...
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Navigating the Family Courts when you’re Deaf: what I wish I’d known
June 29, 2026
Deaf and disabled people who experience domestic abuse face additional barriers to getting help – including a lack of specialist services which understand their specific...
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Government responds to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report on the Family Court
June 10, 2026
Today, the government has published its response to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report which looked at how the Family Court responds to domestic abuse within child arrangement proceedings. The research report – based on a...
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Lack of funding to learn from domestic abuse related deaths “deeply concerning”, says Domestic Abuse Commissioner
May 27, 2026
Domestic Abuse Commissioner calls on government to be “braver and bolder” in its decision making to deliver for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. Commissioner...
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Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to the King’s Speech
May 13, 2026
Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Dame Nicole Jacobs, said: “Time and again, I hear from survivors who want to remain in their social home but are forced...
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Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to the number of domestic abuse related suicides overtaking intimate partner homicides for the third year in a row
April 28, 2026
Today, 28th April 2026, findings from the Domestic Homicide Project show that for a third-year running, suspected suicides following domestic abuse have overtaken the number of homicides...
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Strengthening domestic abuse services by listening to lived experience
April 20, 2026
Dame Nicole Jacobs reflects on the recent roundtable she hosted with survivors and ministers to discuss support services and recovery.
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A survivor’s journey to finding safety with her child after domestic abuse
March 18, 2026
A survivor shares her experience of domestic abuse – physical, economic, coercive control and post-separation – and her journey to finding safety for her and her child.
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Government publishes police reform white paper
January 26, 2026
Today, Monday 26th January, the government has published its police reform white paper, From local to national: a new model for policing. Responding to the white paper, Dame...
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A survivor uses his experience to break down barriers for male victims
January 21, 2026
After Ian experienced barriers to accessing the right support as a male victim of domestic abuse, he wanted to make sure this changed for other men.
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Government publishes its violence against women and girls Strategy
December 18, 2025
Today, Thursday 18th December, the government has published its cross-government strategy setting out how it plans to meet its commitment to halve violence against women and girls in...
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Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to government reform of criminal courts and funding for victims services
December 2, 2025
Dame Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, said: “It’s clear we need reform and greater investment in the court system and victim...
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