new sentencing guideline, Sentencing Council, domestic abuse, Women's AidDomestic abuse is not an isolated offence, it is a repeated pattern of behaviour.

A new domestic abuse sentencing guideline has been published, giving courts up-to-date guidance that emphasises the seriousness of this kind of offending.

The guideline, published by the Sentencing Council, identifies the principles relevant to the sentencing of cases involving domestic abuse, outlines how the seriousness of offences should be assessed and highlights other factors that should be taken into account.

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