In a bid to address the alarming rate of domestic homicides, the Lord Chancellor, Alex Chalk, has initiated a public consultation examining the possibility of imposing harsher sentences on perpetrators who subject their victims to a campaign of coercive and controlling abuse.
The consultation, unveiled by the Ministry of Justice, Gareth Bacon MP, and The Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC MP, aims to reconsider the starting points for murder sentences, particularly in cases involving a history of coercive control or the use of weapons. This move marks the government’s latest effort to combat domestic abuse and violence against women.
Stay connected to UKNIP via Google News
ENJOYED THIS STORY? Choose UKNIP as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.
