Liberal Democrats We need to change the law to better protect victims and
survivors of Domestic Abuse



<[link removed]>



Dear John,

In England and Wales, there are no specific offences for domestic abuse.

This has to change.

Many domestic abusers are convicted of general offences such as ‘common
assault’ or ‘Actual Bodily Harm’ (ABH). As a result, many are eligible for the
government’s prison early release scheme — and some are being released early.

This is putting domestic abuse survivors at risk — so I’m campaigning to fix
it.

That’s why I’ve tabled a new bill <[link removed]>
that would create a new, specific set of domestic abuse aggravated offences.

If passed, my bill would mean that, for example, a domestic abuser who would
have previously been charged with common assault would now be charged with
domestic abuse-aggravated common assault.

With this change, domestic abusers’ convictions would reflect the nature and
context of their crimes. And we would lay the groundwork to close the loophole
that sees some released early under the Government’s SDS40 scheme.

Today, I joined Elizabeth Hudson to talk about my campaign on Good Morning
Britain. Elizabeth’s ex-husband was jailed after he assaulted her and held a
knife to her throat. But since he was convicted of ABH, Elizabeth has been
notified that he could be released early.


<[link removed]>



Watch & Share on:




<[link removed]>
<[link removed]>
<[link removed]>
<[link removed]>
<[link removed]>


So many victims and survivors like Elizabeth are being let down by what is a
loophole in the law. We need to see change now.

This afternoon, I asked the Justice Secretary to back my bill, and she’s
willing to look at the details. This isn’t about party politics. So I’m hoping
the government will work with us — and the survivors backing this bill — to
create new domestic abuse-aggravated offences.



Watch ➜
<[link removed]>


⏲️ Start from: 12:06:12 | Watch time: 2 mins



This will be the best way to finally give victims and survivors the
protection they deserve.

Thank you for your support.

Best wishes,





Josh Babarinde MP
Justice Spokesperson
Liberal Democrats



<[link removed]>

Join us today


The Liberal Democrats are back as a major force in British politics.

Our incredible General Election campaign delivered the best result in our
party’s history, electing local champions across the country who will fight for
the Fair Deal you and your community deserve.

If you share our values and want to ensure our success makes a real
difference, join us as a member, or register as a supporter for free, today.


Join as a Member ➜
<[link removed]>

Register as a Supporter ➜
<[link removed]>

Already a Member or Supporter?
Get in touch to let us know at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
so that we can check your record.




Did you like this email?
Yes 😀
<[link removed]>
-No 🙁
<[link removed]>
View email in browser
<[link removed]>


You're receiving this email because you have signed up for our emails.

Want to change the kind of email you're getting? Update your email preferences

<[link removed]
0AB&id=0033z00002pr9VrAAI>

Don't want to get our emails anymore? Click here to unsubscribe
<[link removed]>
.

Published and promoted by Mike Dixon on behalf of the Liberal Democrats
<[link removed]>, 1 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PN.