UK: Tougher stance on domestic abuse

Submitted by anthony on Sat, 2009-08-22 18:01

Article here. Excerpt:

'Domestic violence victims will be able to get greater protection from courts in England and Wales from next month.

Judges will have powers to impose restraining orders on abusers charged with any offence - even if they are cleared but still considered a threat.

Victims are currently often forced to go through civil courts to secure such an injunction even if, for example, a partner is convicted of assault.
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From 30 September, anyone still considered a threat at the end of a criminal case - regardless of the charge or result - may be made subject of an order.'

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Someone needs to inform the English judiciary that the Middle Ages ended some time ago. England is supposed to be a civilized nation but doesn't act like one!

Oh, and how about recognizing that false rape accusers are RAPSTS and prosecute them accordingly?

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Submitted by Luek on Sat, 2009-08-22 19:51