Theresa May will introduce a new legal duty for councils to provide secure homes for victims and their children.

PM vows to end postcode lottery for those fleeing domestic abuse

The case is a landmark in the way domestic abuse cases are handled in the courts. 

Sally Challen: Woman who killed husband with hammer wins appeal

The Home Office scheme will be open to charities, local authorities and other organisations.

New civil orders will expand the potential restrictions courts and police can impose on criminals who torment partners.

Tougher sentences will be handed out to perpetrators of domestic violence against children under plans being set out by the Conservatives.

Mandy Thomas shared her experiences of domestic abuse with actress Louiza Patikas for the controversial story in the BBC Radio 4 soap.

Fans shocked after a long-running domestic abuse storyline culminated in murder have raised nearly £90,000 to support real-life victims.

Domestic abusers who control their victims using social media or spy on them online could face up to five years behind bars from Tuesday.

Victims of domestic violence suffer on average for nearly three years before getting the help they need, according to new charity research.