Ban bail for those accused or convicted of domestic violence
- 196 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 217 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
The Government should change the law so that courts cannot grant bail to those accused or convicted of domestic violence. Those accused or convicted of domestic violence should be added to the list of exceptions to the general right to bail in the Bail Act.
Found: We believe no offender of domestic violence should be able to be granted bail due to the trauma victims
Review Police response and support for Domestic Violence Victims
- 35 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 197 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the UK government to review how police response times in sending domestic violence cases to the CPS can be improved, how police training on gender-based violence can be enhanced and, how funding for support shelters can be increased.
Found: Swift and skilled police responses are critical in domestic violence cases.
Require lifetime restraining orders for convicts of domestic violence offences
- 24 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 61 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to require lifetime restraining orders for people convicted of domestic violence offences.
Found: We want to stop domestic violence victims and their children being victimised or killed by the perpetrator
Fund more training for public sector workers on domestic violence
- Final Signatures: 37
Fund additional training on domestic violence for teachers, social services, police and medical professionals to help cases be identified and dealt with more effectively and efficiently.
Found: The number of cases of domestic abuse of children to adults is rising in the UK and we believe the systems
Mentions:
1: Baroness Donaghy (Lab - Life peer) She has experienced domestic violence, and her words cut across a lot of the debate:“After years of manipulation - Speech Link
2: Lord Laming (XB - Life peer) For a child to be brought up in a home where there is domestic violence is a dreadful start to life. - Speech Link
3: Baroness Butler-Sloss (XB - Life peer) Will the Minister please remember that forced marriage is also domestic violence in many cases? - Speech Link
4: Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con - Life peer) We need to keep that in mind when we look at domestic violence. - Speech Link
Dec. 14 2011
Source Page: Cross-government definition of domestic violence: a consultation. Consultation paper. 28 p.Found: Cross-government definition of domestic violence: a consultation. Consultation paper. 28 p.
Mar. 05 2012
Source Page: Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme: a consultation. Summary of responses. 15 p.Found: Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme: a consultation. Summary of responses. 15 p.
Mentions:
1: Lord Markham (Con - Life peer) This will include data linkages between the underlying causes of head trauma, such as domestic violence - Speech Link
2: Lord Markham (Con - Life peer) There is already a programme in schools for children affected by domestic violence. - Speech Link
3: Lord Patel (XB - Life peer) Why would that not be the case for someone who suffers a head injury from domestic violence? - Speech Link
4: Baroness Manzoor (Con - Life peer) We all know that women suffer through domestic violence much more greatly. - Speech Link
5: Lord Markham (Con - Life peer) The noble Baroness makes a very good point; it is often the hidden side of domestic violence. - Speech Link
Set automatic bail requirements for those charged with domestic violence offence
- 5,309 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 6,859 - 17 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the Government to set automatic bail requirements for those on bail who have been charged with domestic violence related offences, including coercive control and stalking.
Found: Set automatic bail requirements for those charged with domestic violence offence
Nov. 16 2023
Source Page: Funding allocation for domestic violence and/or abuse victims: FOI releaseFound: Funding allocation for domestic violence and/or abuse victims: FOI release