Offenders in England and Wales who kill current or ex-partners face 10 more years in prison

Domestic murder convictions in England and Wales now carry a minimum of twenty-five years in prison, up from fifteen—a ten-year increase announced by Justice Secretary David Lammy. The change follows a seven-year campaign by mothers of victims pushing for tougher sentencing. According to The Guardian, it reflects growing recognition of intimate partner homicide's severity.

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