Tougher Management for Coercive Control Offenders in England and Wales
Starting Monday, England and Wales will manage offenders convicted of coercive or controlling behavior under the multi-agency public protection arrangements (Mappa), treating it equally with other serious domestic abuse offenses, improving risk management and victim protection.
Tougher Management for Coercive Control Offenders in England and Wales
Starting Monday, England and Wales will manage offenders convicted of coercive or controlling behavior under the multi-agency public protection arrangements (Mappa), treating it equally with other serious domestic abuse offenses, improving risk management and victim protection.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Domestic Abuse Leads to Woman's Suicide; Partner Convicted
Kiena Dawes, 23, died by suicide after suffering years of abuse by her partner, Ryan Wellings, who was convicted of assault and coercive control but acquitted of manslaughter; her 999 calls documented the abuse.
Domestic Abuse Leads to Woman's Suicide; Partner Convicted
Kiena Dawes, 23, died by suicide after suffering years of abuse by her partner, Ryan Wellings, who was convicted of assault and coercive control but acquitted of manslaughter; her 999 calls documented the abuse.
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48% Bias Score
Domestic Abuse Allegedly Contributed to Woman's Suicide
A 23-year-old woman, Kiena Dawes, died by suicide after allegedly suffering years of abuse from her boyfriend, Ryan Wellings, who is now on trial for manslaughter in Preston Crown Court; a 999 call revealed Dawes's fear and desire to live just weeks before her death.
Domestic Abuse Allegedly Contributed to Woman's Suicide
A 23-year-old woman, Kiena Dawes, died by suicide after allegedly suffering years of abuse from her boyfriend, Ryan Wellings, who is now on trial for manslaughter in Preston Crown Court; a 999 call revealed Dawes's fear and desire to live just weeks before her death.
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52% Bias Score
Sharon Gaffka on Coercive Control and Domestic Abuse
Love Island star Sharon Gaffka speaks out against coercive control and the need for better education and support for domestic abuse survivors, highlighting the success of The Independent's Brick by Brick campaign with Refuge.
Sharon Gaffka on Coercive Control and Domestic Abuse
Love Island star Sharon Gaffka speaks out against coercive control and the need for better education and support for domestic abuse survivors, highlighting the success of The Independent's Brick by Brick campaign with Refuge.
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0% Bias Score
Manslaughter Acquittal Highlights Challenges in Prosecuting Domestic Abuse-Related Suicides
A British court acquitted Ryan Wellings of manslaughter in the death of his partner, Kiena Dawes, who died by suicide, highlighting challenges in prosecuting such cases despite increased police awareness and ongoing efforts by the Crown Prosecution Service to pursue these charges.
Manslaughter Acquittal Highlights Challenges in Prosecuting Domestic Abuse-Related Suicides
A British court acquitted Ryan Wellings of manslaughter in the death of his partner, Kiena Dawes, who died by suicide, highlighting challenges in prosecuting such cases despite increased police awareness and ongoing efforts by the Crown Prosecution Service to pursue these charges.
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52% Bias Score
Solicitor Loses £42,000 in Romance Fraud; Police Initially Dismiss Case
Alice, a solicitor from Shropshire, lost £42,000 to Mark, a childhood friend, in a romance fraud case initially dismissed by police but now under investigation by West Mercia Police after being reported to Action Fraud; the case highlights the underreporting and mishandling of in-person romance frau...
Solicitor Loses £42,000 in Romance Fraud; Police Initially Dismiss Case
Alice, a solicitor from Shropshire, lost £42,000 to Mark, a childhood friend, in a romance fraud case initially dismissed by police but now under investigation by West Mercia Police after being reported to Action Fraud; the case highlights the underreporting and mishandling of in-person romance frau...
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24% Bias Score
Queen Camilla's Documentary on Domestic Abuse
Queen Camilla's documentary raises awareness about domestic abuse, highlighting coercive control and featuring survivor stories.
Queen Camilla's Documentary on Domestic Abuse
Queen Camilla's documentary raises awareness about domestic abuse, highlighting coercive control and featuring survivor stories.
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0% Bias Score