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09 March 2017 / Dr Jon Robins
Issue: 7737 / Categories: Opinion
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Legal aid & a welcome U-turn

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Roll on the LASPO review; but adjust your expectations accordingly, says Jon Robins

Theresa May’s plans to better protect the victims of domestic violence were presented to the world last month as part of a personal crusade on the part of Number 10. “Domestic violence and abuse is a life-shattering and absolutely abhorrent crime; tackling it is an key priority for this Government—and something I have always attached a personal importance to, both as Home Secretary and now as Prime Minister,” she told the press.

Any reforms that will flow from the promised 18-month review will build on measures the Prime Minister introduced as Home Secretary, such as the new offence of controlling and coercive behaviour, domestic violence protection orders, and the domestic violence disclosure scheme. According to Theresa May, they would “ensure that no stone will be left unturned” in delivering a system that increased convictions and worked better for victims.

At first sight it might seem strange that one significant and long campaigned for change to better improve the lot of domestic violence victims was confirmed last month with zero

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