Leading a double life is abuse
Leading a double life is abuse
The Domestic Abuse Bill has passed through the House of Commons, been updated and had it's second reading in the House of Lords.
Next, a committee will form to review the Bill and make further amendments, before a report stage and third reading. Then there is a final consideration of amendments before it's signed by the Queen to become law.
The Bill is the most comprehensive package ever to tackle this horrendous crime and has been widely welcomed by charities and stakeholders.
You can follow the progress of the bill here.
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.
Victims all report a consistent theme - the perpetrator pursued a campaign of dominance.
Mrs Wilson
A grieving widow discovers that her seemingly ideal husband lived many secret lives. True story portraying life changing impact.
Strangers
When his wife is killed in a car crash, Professor Jonah Murray discovers she had been leading a secret life.
Bliss
Tone deaf 'comedy' portraying abuser as a 'philandering' travel writer attempting to balance his two family lives.