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© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.A Release Date Is Not a Safety Plan: What the October 2026 Prison Reforms Mean for Victims
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From 1 October 2026, some prisoners may become eligible for release earlier than victims expected. Domestic-abuse perpetrators have not been excluded as a category. This practical guide explains licence conditions, exclusion zones, child-arrangements applications and the steps victims can take now to protect themselves and their children.
© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.Family Court Legal Aid Crisis: Why the 340% Rise in Litigants in Person Seeking Protective Injunctions Matters
A new Justice Committee report reveals a 340% increase since 2012 in litigants in person seeking protective injunctions. Jessica Susan Hill examines what this tells us about family court legal aid, domestic abuse safeguarding and the reality of seeking court protection without a lawyer.
© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.Raneem’s Law Expanded: Why Domestic Abuse Specialists in 999 Control Rooms Matter
Raneem’s Law is being expanded, with domestic abuse specialists embedded in 12 more 999 control rooms across England and Wales. This is a welcome safeguarding development, but the real test will be whether victims are heard earlier, risk is recognised properly, and police action changes before another family is failed.
© 2026 JSH Law Ltd. All rights reserved.Why Should the Victim Have to Leave? The Domestic Abuse Housing Reform That Could Change Everything
Survivors of domestic abuse should not have to choose between staying in danger and losing their home. This article looks at the Government’s proposed Social Housing Bill, the link between housing and coercive control, and why removing perpetrators — not uprooting victims — could be an important step for safety, stability and justice.
