Domestic & Animal Abuse

Interesting article on the update of Domestic Abuse Law.

https://www.animaljournal.co.uk/article/welfare/domestic-abuse-animal

This change has been reflected both in Criminal Law and in Family Law which now both recognise, along with acts of violence and threats, a category of domestic abuse which is known as ‘controlling and coercive behaviours.

The Law has also been updated to include the use and abuse of animals.