With section 76 of the Serious Crime Act 2015, the law finally recognised that abuse can be devastating without being violent. Patterns of domination, intimidation and control, often invisible from the outside, were brought within the reach of criminal liability.

Rachel Cook has written an excellent piece for The Divorce Magazine outlining:

– What qualifies as coercive and controlling behaviour
– How the offence has evolved since 2015
– Where Ruby’s Law fits in
– How coercive control intersects with divorce and child arrangements
– How criminal and family courts interact in these cases

Rachel also offers practical guidance for anyone navigating these issues.

Click here to read the article.