Confirmed case — United Kingdom
Man jailed for killing abused wife who jumped from bridge
Man jailed for killing abused wife who jumped from bridge BBC
Perpetrator status
detenido
Prior complaints
Yes
A man was jailed for killing his abused wife, who jumped from a bridge.
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.
Original source:
BBC