David Lammy introduces new law raising minimum sentences for domestic murderers
David Lammy announced new legislation to increase the minimum sentence for domestic murder victims on Tuesday, responding to years of campaigning by grieving mothers. The new law imposes an additional 10 years for murderers of current or ex-partners, a change that advocates hope will address longstanding discrepancies in sentencing. Mothers expressed gratitude but lamented the difficulty of achieving this reform.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 05:00 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 06:11 UTC
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