A nationwide pattern of failure to tackle violence has proved fatal to too many women

Every Christmas, domestic abuse rates soar as women find themselves on the receiving end of batterings, abuse and controlling behaviour from a partner, son or former spouse demonstrating anything but festive peace and goodwill. It’s a year-round problem with a seasonal peak.

Only one in 60 cases of physical, sexual, emotional and economic abuse will result in a conviction – and the majority of offences aren’t reported to the police. Will more women come forward now that Gisèle Pelicot has bravely made her stand? Perhaps – but more has to be done.

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