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Domestic violence is the set pattern of behaviour on the part of the abuser designed to control his partner. Anyone forced to alter their behaviour because they are frightened of their partner’s reaction is being abused. The abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, financial or sexual. It can begin at any stage of the relationship. Domestic violence is rarely a […]
Migrant Indian women often face unique challenges when it comes to reporting abuse and accessing support. They may have limited knowledge of the legal system, language barriers, or fear of deportation if their partner has sponsored their visa. Indian Ladies UK plays a key role in breaking down these barriers by offering bilingual services, culturally competent support, and by informing women about their legal rights, including the ability to seek protection through various immigration provisions available in the UK.
Under the plans unveiled by Home Office, survivors will be given one-off payments of £250, rising to £500 if they have children, following the £300,000 announcement by the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman. It came after the research by Women’s Aid found that almost three quarters of women living with and having financial links with abusers […]
According to a landmark judgement by the Supreme Court an estranged daughter-in-law has the right to live in her in-laws’ home and can therefore not be thrown out by her husband or his family. A three-judge bench judgement of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R. Subhash Reddy and M.R. Shah overrides a two-judge verdict in S.R. Batra […]
An Indian-origin researcher at Cambridge University has been accused of a horrific series of abuse against his Indian wife of 6 years. According to a First Information Report (FIR) filed in the town of Kashipur, northeast of New Delhi, Amit Kumar Tiwari, 35, is accused of the physical, emotional and mental abuse, coercive control and […]
From 14th January, as part of the government backed scheme victims of domestic abuse will be able to access much needed support from thousands of pharmacies across the UK without their abusers knowing about it. The ‘Ask for ANI’ scheme allows those at risk or suffering from abuse to quietly signal that they need help. […]
The government’s landmark and long-overdue Domestic Abuse Bill has passed through the House of Commons. While it has – quite rightly – addressed a vast majority of issues surrounding domestic violence, including such evils as coercive control and protection of children who witness domestic abuse the government has once again left the fortunes of migrants, […]
Dear Home Secretary, I would like to draw your attention to hidden scourge that has become ever more pervasive within the Indian community in the UK over the past few years – spousal abandonment of those especially on dependent visas. It involves men – both British citizens or settled persons of Indian origin – who marry […]
“The day I was abandoned in India by my husband would be the start of the darkest period of my life. It has left permanent mental and emotional scars. But I was one of the luckier ones a I was able to rebuild my life. Most are not so lucky and that’s why I’m here.” […]
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