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  • Writer's pictureSafer Walsall Partnership
    • Jun 6, 2022
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PRESS RELEASE - New non-fatal strangulation offence comes into force

Abusers who strangle their partners in an attempt to control or induce fear will face up to 5 years behind bars when a new offence comes into force today (7 June 2022).


New non-fatal strangulation offence comes into force - GOV.UK
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