Last week, our firm obtained non-molestation and occupation
orders through the English court to protect a British woman living
overseas who had been subjected to physical and mental abuse by her
husband.
Sadly, the current restrictions telling people to stay indoors
are likely to exacerbate issues of domestic violence, as more
people at risk from abuse are forced to stay indoors with their
abusers.
An estimated 1.6 million women and 786,000 men experience
domestic abuse in England and Wales in 2019 according to the office
of national statistics. Domestic violence or abuse will also take
place within British expatriate families living overseas.
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence covers more than just physical violence and
threats. It might also include sexual violence, emotional or other
psychological abuse, harassment or controlling behaviour (including
financial and indirect controlling behaviour). Some types of
violence are physical and may include:
