Guest Starring: Jack Duffy, Queen Square Chambers
Host: Mili Sandifer-Smith, Ince
Topics: recap of non-molestation orders, domestic abuse, Domestic Abuse Bill, statistics of men & women domestic violence, DVPNs, DVPOs
In our second episode of the series brought to you by Ince, in any case, we re-cap from our previous episode and delve beyond non-molestation orders to domestic violence. Due to changes in the law there have been significant changes to the legal definition of domestic abuse.
Jack explains the way in which domestic violence affects legal proceedings within the family court. We touch on the gendered notion of domestic violence and highlight the importance for male victims of abuse as in the case of Jordan Worth and Alex Skeel. We review the significance of the Domestic Abuse Bill and how this will encourage further access for justice, for those who need it.
Useful Links
UK Government - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help
Citizens Advice - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/domestic-violence-and-abuse-getting-help/
Non-Molestation Orders - https://www.ncdv.org.uk/non-molestation-order/
Domestic Abuse Bill 2020 - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/domestic-abuse-bill-2020-factsheets/domestic-abuse-bill-2020-overarching-factsheet