Pleased to take part in this bbc investigation by @annacollinson.bsky.social and Claire Kendall demonstrating how victims of coercive control are failed by the police and CJS www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'I had to investigate my own abuse case because the police failed me'

Police are failing to properly investigate coercive control, victims and campaigners say.

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Ten years since coercive control became a crime, police forces are failing to support and protect victims. Caroline says she became a detective in her own abuse case. I’ve heard this a lot. She's bravely allowed me to follow her fight for justice... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'I had to investigate my own abuse case because the police failed me'

Police are failing to properly investigate coercive control, victims and campaigners say.

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Brian was imprisoned for 5 years for crimes he didn't commit, but even after he cleared his name, he was denied compensation. Lawyers say a "cruel" law change in 2014 makes it "almost impossible" for miscarriage of justice victims to receive payouts. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'After five years in jail, they agree I'm innocent but won't pay out' - BBC News

Growing calls to make compensation rules for miscarriage of justice victims less strict.

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After 70 years of hurt, one afternoon has changed it all. There wasn't a dry eye in the house where we were watching Newcastle win the Carabao Cup. My inner child who experienced so much footballing heartbreak, rejoiced. I'm so proud of my club, my city and the fans. #nufc

My boyfriend and I are officially enemies for 90 minutes. #nufc

Disabled and elderly people are facing lengthy waits for simple changes to make their homes safer. This includes renter Sam who's spent four years showering at the gym because her bathrooms haven't met her needs. She's also sustained injuries from falls. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'I have to shower at the gym' - disabled people waiting for simple home changes

The time taken for councils to do home adaptation assessments for elderly and disabled people has risen, the BBC finds.

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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... a personal news story this time. Thank you to the BBC @annacollinson.bsky.social and Adam Eley for bringing much needed attention to this issue. It’s time for local authorities, landlords and central government to address accessible housing

"I, as do the girls, have scars we cannot unsee, scars we cannot move on from." A truly heartbreaking statement has just been read out at the Southport killer's sentencing by Leanne Lucas, the dance instructor who was stabbed five times during the attack (BBC News).

At the height of her anorexia, Olimata had multiple hot baths a day to keep warm. She felt like a "shell of a person" and has "survivors guilt" because unlike many she did get help. MPs say lives are being lost because of "inadequate care" for eating disorders. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

MPs say woefully inadequate eating-disorder care is costing lives

The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.

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