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MP calls for specific domestic violence offence in England and Wales

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74% Informative

Josh Babarinde says lack of a specific offence allows abusers to be freed early from jail.

Lib Dem MP for Eastbourne said a change would help highlight the prevalence of domestic violence.

He said his mother was subjected to domestic violence by a man when he was growing up.

Ministry of Justice said domestic abuse can be an aggravating factor for sentencing.

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74

Informative language

70

Neutral language

61

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

51

Offensive language

offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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not detected

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not detected

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short-lived

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