"We strongly oppose any reversal of the standard of proof for unlawful killing in inquest verdicts, which would set back the cause of highlighting the issue of recognising the role that domestic abuse plays in relation to the suicides of many women."
"The government's white paper on policing contains some positive proposed reforms but is badly let down by this concession to the police lobby. The plans are part of a package of measures that the government wants to pass to ease the fears of police officers that they will be prosecuted after using force."
"The new measures would also help officers who were a threat to women stay in their police jobs. At a time when the government have express[ed concern about violence against women]."
Justice campaigners oppose government proposals to increase the standard of proof required for unlawful killing verdicts in inquests. These verdicts have been instrumental in securing justice for women who died by suicide after experiencing domestic abuse, as demonstrated by cases like Georgia Barter and Kellie Sutton. The proposed changes are part of a broader policing reform package designed to protect police officers from prosecution when using force, following the trial of armed officer Martyn Blake. However, justice groups warn these measures will disproportionately harm women by preventing accountability for abusive behavior and allowing officers who pose threats to women to remain in their positions.
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