RT @CCCBuryStEd: “ Dame Vera Baird QC, called non-fatal strangulation a “domestic terror tactic”, and argued that a change in the law – including a specific offence – was required to help police tackle the “magnitude of the threat”.” ...
RT @MumsnetTowers: Great to hear that the #DABill will make: ✅non-fatal strangulation a new offence ✅post-separation abuse included within coercive & controlling behaviour ✅threats to share intimate images a crime Well done to @Wecantconsentto, ...
RT @RefugeCharity: #NonFatalStrangulat... is a terrifying tool used to control survivors of #DomesticAbuse. Great to see it recognised in the #DomesticAbuseBill - find out more below 👇 https://t.co/p3y1qz...
RT @RefugeCharity: We start this week announcing a major victory for women- we’ve won our #TheNakedThreat campaign to make the threat to share intimate images crime in the #DomesticAbuseBill. We are delighted. Thanks to supporters for making this ...
RT @clarissajdh: Non-fatal strangulation is incredibly dangerous & a lethality marker on DA/IPV risk assessments. This law can't come soon enough. Great place for int'l resources & training 👇 https://t.co/uBBM8m... @iam4hope @Wecantconsentto ...
RT @RachelSmethers: Excellent that Government has listened. Non-fatal strangulation is one of the main risk factors in domestic homicides. This amendment will save lives. @centreWJ @baronessnewlove @Wecantconsentto...
RT @fenwench: Absolutely thrilled to see that this is becoming law so soon. This will save lives - and get highly dangerous men off the streets. https://t.co/FowRSN...
Fantastic that this will make it into law, as early as next month. Strangulation is too rarely prosecuted - but causes unique and terrible harm, and brings great risk that the perpetrator will later kill the woman. https://t.co/PZlR0Y...