Domestic violence
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MPs demand action as domestic abuse helpline calls jump by halfSpeed Read Coronavirus lockdown has caused a ‘surge’ in domestic violence
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Coronavirus and women’s bodies: the new rulesIn Depth The pandemic is changing the lives of females worldwide in unexpected ways
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Why are domestic violence rates increasing?Speed Read Femicide Census finds number of women killed by men is at highest level yet
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Instant Opinion: English football ‘needs to lead’ fight against racismIn Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 23 December
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What’s behind the UK’s soaring domestic murder rate?In Depth Boris Johnson pledges legislation to tackle growing problem as new figures show killings rose to 173 last year
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New Zealand grants paid leave for domestic violence victims in world firstIn Depth MPs cheer after legislation passes to tackle worst rates of family violence in the developed world
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Family feud: Rob Porter’s domestic scandal riles White HouseSpeed Read Staff secretary accused of emotional and physical abuse by two former wives
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Russia to decriminalise domestic violenceSpeed Read President Vladimir Putin reportedly bows to pressure from Orthodox church and ultra-conservative MPs
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Clare's law: how the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme worksIn Depth Abusive pasts of over 1,300 violent partners revealed under Clare's law – but is the law being applied fairly?
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Emotional abuse should be criminalised, says Theresa MayIn Depth Government to launch consultation on strengthening the law to protect victims of psychological abuse
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Police failures 'leave victims of domestic violence at risk'Speed Read Police watchdog finds 'alarming and unacceptable' weaknesses in way police service deals with victims
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Violence affects one in three European women, says EUSpeed Read A third of women in the EU have suffered sexual or physical violence, a new report has found
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