RT @MumsnetTowers: Non-fatal strangulation is now set to become a criminal offence. We're proud to have joined @Wecantconsentto, the campaign to ban the 'rough sex defence' - sparked by discussions on Mumsnet many moons ago - after overwhelming ...
"The current state of the law frequently reveals antiquated attitudes, especially in areas affecting women. In the 21st C, the fact that we even need a new law to recognise the gravity of men strangling their female partners speaks volumes." ...
RT @MayaOppenheim: For an article published last yr, Cathy McIntosh, whose sister Anne-Marie Nield was murdered by her ex, told me an offence of nonfatal strangulation would have saved her sisters life. She said: "He had attempted to strangle both ...
RT @MayaOppenheim: Strangulation can cause cardiac arrest, stroke, miscarriage, incontinence, speech disorders, seizures, paralysis, and long-term brain injury. But it frequently only leads to a charge of common assault – equivalent to a slap or a ...
RT @MayaOppenheim: 'It is time that as a society we stopped normalising and ignoring strangulation': Non-fatal strangulation set to become criminal offence after calls from domestic abuse campaigners https://t.co/QC4und... @centreWJ @Wecantconsentto ...
RT @womensaid: New offence of non-fatal strangulation welcomed ✔ Congratulations to @centreWJ & everyone who has campaigned on this important issue, including @AAFDA6 @Dontlookback198 @baronessnewlove @Wecantconsentto @HarrietHarman ...
RT @Emilytest12: This is gr8 news, well done all! Non fatal strangulation a stand alone offence. Scotland 🏴we must follow! We asked @ScotGov consider this in December & continue to pursue important change in legislation.A serious crime ...
RT @pollyn1: Sex for rent is frighteningly common during the pandemic. We @Shelter can advise you if you are a victim of this. Here’s where to start👇 https://t.co/ftOHYh...
RT @charleshymas: The Government will make it a specific offence for abusers to strangle their partner with perpetrators facing jail for up to seven years. https://t.co/C5gPbA... https://t.co/P71kKE...