Huge change to domestic violence laws planned as abusers to be charged even if they don’t live with their victim
Police guidance from today has been expanded to offer greater protection.Love Island star Malin Andersson, 30, who is a domestic abuse survivor, welcomed the announcementThe “living together” requirement has been struck from the descriptions of controlling or coercive behaviour offences.
This means victims still suffering abuse from an ex-partner or family member they no longer live with are better protected. Safeguarding Minister Sarah Dines said: “This updated guidance will offer wider protection to victims and will support the police to bring more perpetrators to justice.”
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