MP calls for specific domestic violence offence in England and Wales

Josh Babarinde, an MP advocating for a change in domestic violence crime recording, highlights the trauma of survivors and the need for specific legal recognition of their experiences.

Babarinde addresses the stigma surrounding domestic violence, emphasizing that too often these incidents remain in the shadows, preventing proper legal recourse for victims.

The lack of a specific offence for domestic violence allows abusers to be released early, which Babarinde argues puts survivors at risk and fails to acknowledge their suffering.

With the recent early release of prisoners during a crisis, Babarinde stresses the urgency of reforming how domestic violence is classified, advocating for greater accountability.

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