Jess Phillips hopes supreme court ‘sees sense’ and overturns domestic abuse ruling
Summary
Labour MP Jess Phillips wants the UK Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that stops a domestic abuse survivor from suing Sussex police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The survivor’s address was given to her violent ex-partner during court proceedings, and Phillips argues that police and CPS should be held responsible for such mistakes to improve support for victims.Key Facts
- The highest UK court will hear a case about a domestic abuse survivor suing Sussex police and CPS.
- The survivor’s address was shared with her violent ex-partner, exposing her to danger.
- Sussex police did not mark her address as confidential when sharing it with CPS.
- The Court of Appeal said police and CPS have “core immunity,” preventing the lawsuit.
- Phillips and other MPs want this ruling overturned or changed by a new law.
- Phillips says civil cases can help improve police treatment of abuse victims.
- The survivor says survivors must trust authorities to keep their information safe.
- The CPS and Sussex police have not publicly responded to the situation.
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