Increase the maximum sentence for coercive control to 10 years
Increase maximum sentence for coercive control to 10 years. We want the law to truly reflect the damage this abuse causes. Coercive control can destroy lives, isolate victims, erode their freedom, and leave lasting emotional scars. Many survivors never fully recover.
Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister
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Increase the maximum sentence for coercive control to 10 years
Increase maximum sentence for coercive control to 10 years. We want the law to truly reflect the damage this abuse causes. Coercive control can destroy lives, isolate victims, erode their freedom, and leave lasting emotional scars. Many survivors never fully recover.
Similar motions
Increase the maximum sentences for historical child abuse cases
Increase minimum sentence for carrying a knife to 10 years
Make coercive or controlling behaviour leading to suicide a specific offence
Introduce minimum sentence of 5 years for sexual offences and ban appeals
Make catfishing a specific criminal offence under coercive control laws