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Divorce, baby boom, domestic violence: predictions for families in virus lockdowns
In Depth UK households asked to go into 14-day lockdown if any members have symptoms
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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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
By James Ashford Last updated
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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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Why domestic abuse incidents soar in the summer
In Depth Increased alcohol consumption and big sporting events are among contributing factors
By Alia Shoaib Last updated
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Theresa May vows to end ‘postcode lottery’ for abuse victims
Speed Read PM announces legal duty for councils to provide help for victims and their children.
By The Week Staff Published
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How 999 callers can ask for help if it’s not safe to speak
Speed Read New #MakeYourselfHeard campaign designed to raise awareness of method to alert police in silence
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Sally Challen appeal ‘gives hope to other abused women’
Speed Read ‘Landmark decision’ sees new legal understanding of coercive control
By The Week Staff Published
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Sally Challen: ‘abused’ wife who murdered husband launches landmark appeal
In Depth Mother-of-two was jailed for life in 2010 but could see conviction overturned under new domestic abuse law
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Why everyone is talking about Roxanne Pallett
Speed Read Emmerdale star quit Celebrity Big Brother and now Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls
By Hollie Clemence Last updated
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Women’s Aid issues gaslighting warning over Love Island
Speed Read National charity calls out contestant Adam Collard over behaviour on hit reality show
By The Week Staff Published
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