“I help other survivors every day but I still struggled to escape my own abuse” “Summer” (name changed to ensure anonymity) is a domestic abuse support worker who has dedicated her professional life to helping others escape harm. Yet behind closed doors, she was...
Many people search for information about a legal protection order in the UK when they are looking for protection from harassment or domestic abuse. However, in England and Wales, the legal meaning of a restraining order is more specific than many realise....
We welcome the news that Section 35 of the Sentencing Bill, which would have allowed people undertaking probation work orders to be photographed and publicly named, has now been scrapped. This is a significant and positive outcome for women and survivors of domestic...
Introduction The Animal Protection Disclosure Scheme – now known as “Holly’s Law” – is a Parliamentary campaign founded by Annette Bramley and Catherine Haworth at Haworth Family Law. Holly Bramley died at the age of 26 after her husband brutally murdered her....
Access to Justice: A Lifeline for Domestic Abuse Victims Access to justice is a cornerstone of a fair society but, for many victims of domestic abuse, it remains an uphill battle. Rising legal costs, overstretched services and complex court procedures often create...
A message from Razi Hassan, Co-Founder and Director of Partnerships & Communication at the Domestic Abuse Alliance, and White Ribbon Ambassador White Ribbon Day is a moment that asks all of us to reflect on the reality that too many women and girls still live...
