Offenders in England and Wales who kill current or ex-partners face 10 more years in prison
Summary
England and Wales will increase the minimum prison sentence for people who kill their current or former partners from 15 to 25 years. This change follows a campaign by victims’ families and aims to better reflect the harm caused by domestic murders.Key Facts
- The new minimum sentence for killing a current or ex-partner is 25 years in jail.
- Previously, most domestic murders had a minimum sentence of 15 years.
- The change responds to a campaign led by mothers of women who were murdered by partners.
- About 70% of people killed in their homes are women.
- The law change is part of efforts to reduce violence against women and girls.
- The sentence increase does not apply when a victim kills their abuser.
- Some groups want the law to cover killings by family members and “honour”-based abuse too.
- The prison system may face more pressure due to longer sentences.
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