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HANSARDJusticeA new mitigating factor will apply in cases where the victim of an abusive partner or family member has killed their abuser, in recognition of their experience as a victim of…01 Mar 2024HANSARDJusticeIt is well known that this is the Ben Kinsella amendment, which Jack Straw introduced in 2007 in response to a campaign fought very passionately by Ben’s sister, Brooke, and his…01 Mar 2024HANSARDJusticeAround a quarter of all homicides in England and Wales are classed as domestic. In other words, the perpetrator is a partner or former partner of the victim. [Official Report,…01 Mar 2024HANSARDJusticeAround a quarter of all homicides in England and Wales are classed as domestic. In other words, the perpetrator is a partner, former partner or relative of the victim .01 Mar 2024HANSARDJusticeIt is well known that this is the Ben Kinsella amendment, which Jack Straw introduced in 2010 in response to a campaign fought very passionately by Ben’s sister, Brooke, and his…01 Mar 2024 Bills sponsored (1)