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We call on the Government to urgently review CPS investigations and charging decisions in domestic abuse and coercive control cases, to ensure the law is being applied correctly and all forms of abuse are taken seriously, not just extreme physical violence.
React
Members can read every reason.
Require family court to refer findings of abuse & coercive control to the police
When the family court makes findings of Emotional Abuse (EA) and/or Coercive Control (CC), but the findings not accepted by perpetrators, these cases should be automatically referred to the police for further investigation. This should not be incumbent upon the victims/survivors.
Require psychological injury assessments in coercive control cases
Require mandatory psychological injury assessments in coercive control cases, ensuring trauma is formally recognised and sentencing reflects the real harm caused. Psychological abuse destroys lives, the justice system must treat it as serious injury. These changes could be known as Skye's Law.
Review use of the 'Child in Need label by social workers & local authorities
We think the government should have a full, urgent review of how safeguarding applies to disabled children. We want respect and compassion for parent carers doing their best under impossible circumstances.
Review accountability for incorrect decisions regarding the removal of a child
Review how officials, including judges, social workers, CAFCASS and police, can be held accountable for incorrect decisions regarding the removal of a child from a parent's care, including in cases where a parent's mental health is severely impacted.
Amend the Domestic Abuse Act to tackle cross-border legal & financial coercion
Amend the Domestic Abuse Act regarding the prosecution of cross-border coercive and economic abuse, including the misuse of foreign legal actions (SLAPPs) as a form of ongoing domestic abuse that can cause harm in the UK.
We call on the Government to urgently review CPS investigations and charging decisions in domestic abuse and coercive control cases, to ensure the law is being applied correctly and all forms of abuse are taken seriously, not just extreme physical violence.
React
Members can read every reason.
Require family court to refer findings of abuse & coercive control to the police
When the family court makes findings of Emotional Abuse (EA) and/or Coercive Control (CC), but the findings not accepted by perpetrators, these cases should be automatically referred to the police for further investigation. This should not be incumbent upon the victims/survivors.
Require psychological injury assessments in coercive control cases
Require mandatory psychological injury assessments in coercive control cases, ensuring trauma is formally recognised and sentencing reflects the real harm caused. Psychological abuse destroys lives, the justice system must treat it as serious injury. These changes could be known as Skye's Law.
Review use of the 'Child in Need label by social workers & local authorities
We think the government should have a full, urgent review of how safeguarding applies to disabled children. We want respect and compassion for parent carers doing their best under impossible circumstances.
Review accountability for incorrect decisions regarding the removal of a child
Review how officials, including judges, social workers, CAFCASS and police, can be held accountable for incorrect decisions regarding the removal of a child from a parent's care, including in cases where a parent's mental health is severely impacted.
Amend the Domestic Abuse Act to tackle cross-border legal & financial coercion
Amend the Domestic Abuse Act regarding the prosecution of cross-border coercive and economic abuse, including the misuse of foreign legal actions (SLAPPs) as a form of ongoing domestic abuse that can cause harm in the UK.
