Confirmed case — United Kingdom
Amy Doherty: Murdered mother's funeral takes place in Londonderry
Amy Doherty: Murdered mother's funeral takes place in Londonderry BBC
Victim
Amy Doherty
Location
Londonderry
Amy Doherty, a mother, was murdered in Londonderry; her funeral has taken place.
Marco legal — United Kingdom
Homicide Act 1957 + s.76 Serious Crime Act 2015 (coercive control) · DA Act 2021
Pena: Life imprisonment (mandatory for murder). Minimum term set by judge (typically 15–25 years for domestic murder).
The 'rough sex' defence was abolished by the DA Act 2021. Clare's Law allows individuals to ask police if a partner has a history of abuse.
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