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Increase domestic violence maximum sentences and penalties & reform bail laws

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We call on Parliament to increase domestic violence maximum sentences and strengthen bail laws by banning bail to high-risk and repeat offenders. Increase penalties for repeat abuse and restraining order breaches to prioritise victim safety. Risk assessments should be required before release.

Mr David Lammy

Mr David Lammy

Deputy Prime Minister

Enforce restraining orders and sentencing
Prevent injuries and deaths
Prioritise victim safety
Lethal failures in domestic violence response
Justice system fails protect victims

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Increase domestic violence maximum sentences and penalties & reform bail laws

National

We call on Parliament to increase domestic violence maximum sentences and strengthen bail laws by banning bail to high-risk and repeat offenders. Increase penalties for repeat abuse and restraining order breaches to prioritise victim safety. Risk assessments should be required before release.

Mr David LammyMr David Lammy
Enforce restraining orders and sentencing
Prevent injuries and deaths
Prioritise victim safety
Lethal failures in domestic violence response
Justice system fails protect victims

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