Campaign News

The Domestic Abuse Bill has passed through both houses of parliament and been signed into law and the Coercive Control law has been strengthened.

This is a significant moment in our history and the beginning of better Police and CPS understanding of this insidious behaviour. 

Anyone considering reporting an abusive partner to police for leading a double life should clearly state the crime is coercive control and watch the YouTube video of Professor Evan Stark explaining Coercive Control to Surrey Police in preparation.

Safe Lives, End Violence Against Women, CWJ, Women's Aid and Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner all agree this is abuse.

Find out more in the campaign brief 

She describes the Conservative government's agenda for the year ahead and includes courts work better for all those that engage with them including victims of domestic abuse (4mins 52)

Went public to raise awareness and find others. Article here and links to social at the bottom of the page.

Please sign and share the petition Leading a double life to be recognised as abuse

Met with local MP Kwasi Kwarteng who supported the ambition to find other victims and campaign for change.

Campaign started after watching MP Rosie Duffield give an emotional speech in the Commons about her personal experience of domestic violence saying sometimes there are no bruises. She encouraged others to come forward.