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 Today, Wednesday 26th November 2025, the ONS has published the latest overview of domestic abuse in England and Wales. The data shows:  

  • An estimated 3.8m people were victims of domestic abuse in year to March 2025, according to the crime survey for England and Wales. Of these 2.2m were women, and 1.5m were men. 
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Today, 22 October 2025, the UK Government has announced its intention to repeal the presumption of parental involvement from the Children Act 1989.  

For many years, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, the domestic abuse sector and campaigners have spoken out about the risks with presumption of parental involvement, which has con...

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  • New research reveals that domestic abuse is ‘everyday business’ within the family justice system, as nearly 90% of cases reviewed by the Commissioner identified it as an issue
  • A pro-contact culture and a failure to recognise domestic abuse and its severity is leading to decisions that may jeopardise children’s safety
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  • The Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales is calling on ministers to reassure victims and survivors that halving violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains a key priority 
    • Dame Nicole Jacobs is urging the government to publish the heavily delayed VAWG strategy and provide the necessary funding needed...

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