Remove the statute of limitations on reporting childhood domestic abuse
Currently there is a statute of limitations on domestic violence in the UK. A victim of domestic abuse has 6 months from formally reporting an offence of domestic abuse to the police to initiate prosecutions and two years from the date of offence to prosecute the abuse.
Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister
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Remove the statute of limitations on reporting childhood domestic abuse
Currently there is a statute of limitations on domestic violence in the UK. A victim of domestic abuse has 6 months from formally reporting an offence of domestic abuse to the police to initiate prosecutions and two years from the date of offence to prosecute the abuse.
Similar motions
Change the law to allow under 16's to be recognised as victims of domestic abuse
Remove the 2-Year Limit for CICA Claims for Sexual Abuse Survivors
Increase the maximum sentences for historical child abuse cases
Amend divorce law to protect survivors of spousal sexual abuse
Review Family Law to Prevent False Domestic Abuse Allegations