New crime in force - it is a complete black hole...
- https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coercive-or-controlling-behaviour-now-a-crime
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statutory-guidance-framework-controlling-or-coercive-behaviour-in-an-intimate-or-family-relationship
Check data about male suicides - these are all related... Guys do not report abuse, boys don't cry...
The offence of controlling or coercive behaviour does not have retrospective effect. This
means that charges cannot be brought in relation to behaviour(s) that occurred before the
date the offence comes into force.
More documents:
- https://www.cps.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/publications/toolkit_for_prosecutors_on_vawg_cases_involving_vulnerable_victims.pdf
- https://www.cps.gov.uk/publication/domestic-abuse-charging-advice-sheet
- https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/domestic-abuse-guidelines-prosecutors#a26
I really don't want to engage in that
Although... If it is a crime - it means that criminal law standards of evidence should apply. Thank you but no, withdrawing myself from this theatre.