Minister states violence against women happens everywhere, and new law will target spiking with jail time. Spiking to Be New Offence Violence Against Women Happens Everywhere Jess Phillips said violence against women happens everywhere. A new law will make spiking a specific crime. The government announced this Friday. Spiking will carry a 10-year prison sentence.…
Raneem’s Law places domestic abuse specialists in police control rooms to support officers and protect victims. Domestic Abuse Experts Join 999 Control Rooms Under Raneems Law A woman named Nour Norris lost her niece, Raneem, and sister, Khaola. The murder happened in 2018. Raneem’s ex-partner committed this violent crime. Nour said her family’s tragedy led…
Specialists will advise police in control rooms, aiming to improve responses to abuse reports after failures in the Raneem Oudeh case. Domestic Abuse Experts Join 999 Centers After Women’s Murders A new law will help domestic abuse victims. It is named for Raneem Oudeh. Her ex-partner murdered her while she called 999. Raneem and her…
Council demands a statutory inquiry into child abuse after prior rejections, citing need for judge-led review. Oldham Council Calls for Statutory Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Oldham Council voted unanimously about child abuse. They want a statutory public inquiry now. This follows ministers rejecting a government inquiry months ago. The Conservative Group requested this special council…