Coercive control became a criminal offence in the UK in December 2015. It is described as a pattern of behaviour used by an abuser to harm, punish or frighten their victim. It includes manipulation, ...

The response to domestic abuse-related suicides must improve, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner has told BBC News, warning ...

Fifty women have told the BBC they were pressured or coerced by their partners into having sex with strangers. They got in contact following an investigation which told the story of a woman who said ...

Coercive control refers to a pattern of controlling behaviors that create an unequal power dynamic in a relationship. These behaviors give the perpetrator power over their partner, making it difficult ...

The futures of Jay Blades' TV shows has been revealed in light of his coercive control court case. Presenter Jay, 54, was charged last week with the physical and emotional abuse of his wife, Lisa ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BBC presenter Jay Blades has denied engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife. The 54-year-old, who fronts ...