Justice Secretary Dominic Raab wants 'perpetrators behind bars for longer' after an independent review into domestic homicide sentencing
The use of excessive or gratuitous violence will also be made an aggravating factor in sentencing decisions for murder, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed.It comes after recommendations from Clade Wade KC, who conducted an independent review into domestic homicide sentencing.
Domestic homicide is defined as a death that occurs due to violence, abuse or neglect by a partner, ex-partner, relative or member of the same household. "As a specialist domestic abuse charity, Hestia welcomes these tougher sentences and we now await a more detailed and resourced plan."In particular, we welcome the recognition of other forms of violence including coercive control.
Currently, the 25-year starting point only applies to murders where a knife has been taken to the scene with intent. Conservative MP Laura Farris last year asked ministers to support proposals for a minimum 12-year sentence for sexually motivated manslaughter amid concerns the law does not adequately punish such crimes.
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