In the first four months of the coronavirus pandemic, domestic violence incidents reported to the police increased by 7%. However, millions of victims don’t report abuse to the police. Why? They fear that they will be unable to prove that they are a victim of abuse. So, how do you prove domestic abuse? […]
The Domestic Abuse Bill 2019 – 2021 has hit the headlines a lot in recent months. Introduced to the House of Commons on 3 March 2020, the Bill has made significant progress since last year. But what is the Domestic Abuse Bill and how will it help victims of violence and abuse in the future? [...]
A recent UK government report outlined plans for helping employers support domestic abuse victims. If you’re a UK employer, providing support for domestic violence victims is not only the right thing to do morally, but it can also benefit your business by reducing lost output because of time taken off work by those abused. [...]
Amid rising domestic violence cases during the coronavirus pandemic, the UK government has launched the Ask for Ani codeword scheme. If you are suffering domestic abuse, any Leicester or UK pharmacy with an Ask for Ani display, means that you can ask for immediate help using this codeword. […]
False domestic violence accusations are not only harmful to those accused, but genuine victims of domestic abuse. False claims can undermine those facing violence on a daily basis, while destroying the lives of those who are wrongly accused. If you’ve been falsely accused of domestic abuse, you can seek legal help. […]
Domestic abuse rears its ugly head in many forms, one of which is emotional abuse. Far less obvious and more difficult to prove than physical violence, emotional abuse can be defined in several ways. But what is considered emotional abuse under family law? […]
Domestic abuse is often perceived to be a man abusing a woman. However, domestic violence toward men by women is a very real issue. Many men tend to suffer in silence at the hands of their abuser for fear of being mocked, but Holland Family Law Leicester takes EVERY domestic abuse case seriously, including male [...]
Holland Family Law recently expanded its domestic violence support services to better help victims of abuse from a legal perspective. Anyone can become a victim of domestic abuse regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, background, social status or sexuality. We’re here to support all victims of abuse, including members of the LGBTQ community. […]
If you are the victim of domestic abuse, you can obtain a Non-Molestation Order against your abuser. A Non-Molestation Order is one of two types of order available, the other is an Occupation Order, as part of the Family Law Act 1996. Our specialist domestic abuse support team can help you secure a Non-Molestation Order. [...]
It’s sad, but true… recorded domestic abuse reports among men and women in the UK are alarming. What’s worse is that thousands of domestic abuse incidents go unreported, mainly because victims live in fear. When domestic abuse cases require legal intervention, a sensitive and professional approach is needed. […]
