RT @NickyMorgan01: Two stories alone in @thesundaytimes today on the damaging effect of sharing intimate images. While I also think threats to share should be criminalised this shows the prevalence of such a violation of privacy ...
Just a reminder to our Northern Ireland followers: the consultation on ending rough sex defences in NI closes TOMORROW. please do respond in support: https://t.co/BgpqBQ...
RT @SophieNaftalin: This is really amazing news: the gov plans to legislate for the creation of a stand-alone offence for #NonFatalStrangulat... following support from peers during the #DABill 2nd reading. Amazing coordinated lobbying #aafda #cwj ...
RT @SarahChampionMP: Oh, this is excellent news. Sadly children are now raised on porn which has made strangulation seem acceptable - hopefully this legal change will challenge that misperception https://t.co/ePu1jF...
RT @DrProudman: What a terrific result! @RobertBuckland to make #nonfatalstrangulat... a crime. Half of abused women suffer strangulation. Under current laws, abusers only get a slap on the wrist. #Justice4Women thanks to @Dontlookback198 @centreWJ ...
RT @AJgilkinson: Shared this on socials and I'm getting hate mail. I repeat: There is NO SAFE CHOKING! https://t.co/KTbWsp...
RT @HarrietHarman: V good news if govt to implement our cross-party Commons New Clause in Domestic Abuse Bill. @Mark4WyreForest Thanks @RobertBuckland @JusticeForWomen https://t.co/bq27BB...
RT @Louise_m_perry: So much effort has gone into securing this promise from the government. Campaigning by @Wecantconsentto and @centreWJ, and cross-party work by parliamentarians including @baronessnewlove and @HarrietHarman – a ray of light at a ...
RT @fenwench: Feeling very pleased that all the campaign work that has been done to highlight the dangers of non-fatal strangulation and the weakness of the law in dealing with it, has seemingly paid off. Bloody well done to everyone who has kept ...
Domestic abusers who leave no marks on victims face 7 years inside under new law
Fantastic news this am. The Govt has listened to evidence from campaigners, MPs + Lords: a new offence is needed for strangulation. "This government is going to change the law to make sure the punishment fits this horrendous crime.” @RobertBuckland ...
RT @AuroraNewDawn: Brilliant news. Huge well done to all who campaigned not least @Wecantconsentto @Dontlookback198 @centreWJ @baronessnewlove ❤️ https://t.co/cChFKL...
RT @laurarichards99: This would be a massive win👏🏼Strangulation increases the risk of femicide x7 yet it’s mainly categorized as ‘common assault.’ This has to change: Domestic abusers who leave no marks on victims face 7 years inside under new law ...
RT @RachelSmethers: Incredible news! Last year the MOJ told us this wasn’t an issue. Now after a long cross-party campaign non-fatal strangulation will be its own offence. @centreWJ @baronessnewlove @HarrietHarman @Wecantconsentto ...