Confirmed case — United Kingdom
Northampton man Michael Thompson, accused of ex-partner's murder, will stand trial in Nottingham
Northampton man Michael Thompson, accused of ex-partner's murder, will stand trial in Nottingham Northamptonshire Telegraph
Location
Northampton
Region
Northamptonshire
Perpetrator status
identificado
Michael Thompson, of Northampton, has been charged with the murder of his ex-partner and will stand trial in Nottingham.
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:
Northamptonshire Telegraph