A domestic deception?

In early October, the Domestic Abuse Bill had its Second Reading in the House of Commons.

This is a landmark Bill and is designed to offer victims of domestic abuse in England and Wales much-needed improvements in support and protection, as they seek justice from their perpetrators. Yet, tragically, it could be exploited to change the current law on abortion in England and Wales to make it even more extreme.

It is hard not to overstate the importance of this Bill. It is taking aim at one of the deadliest issues in our society. When you look at the statistics, they tell a sorry story. Between April 2014 and March 2017, the police in England and Wales recorded 400 domestic homicides. This represents 25% of all homicide victims aged 16 or over.