Domestic violence
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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
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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New Zealand grants paid leave for domestic violence victims in world first
In Depth MPs cheer after legislation passes to tackle worst rates of family violence in the developed world
By The Week Staff Published
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Family feud: Rob Porter’s domestic scandal riles White House
Speed Read Staff secretary accused of emotional and physical abuse by two former wives
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Russia to decriminalise domestic violence
Speed Read President Vladimir Putin reportedly bows to pressure from Orthodox church and ultra-conservative MPs
By The Week Staff Published
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Clare's law: how the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme works
In Depth Abusive pasts of over 1,300 violent partners revealed under Clare's law – but is the law being applied fairly?
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Emotional abuse should be criminalised, says Theresa May
In Depth Government to launch consultation on strengthening the law to protect victims of psychological abuse
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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Violence affects one in three European women, says EU
Speed Read A third of women in the EU have suffered sexual or physical violence, a new report has found
By The Week Staff Published
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