{"id":2187,"date":"2025-07-09T16:44:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T15:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.no53legal.uk\/nws\/?p=2187"},"modified":"2025-07-13T22:18:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T21:18:30","slug":"holder-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.no53legal.uk\/nws\/archives\/2187","title":{"rendered":"Coercive Control"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Coercive Control<\/h2>
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Hidden Abuse?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse that doesn\u2019t always leave bruises, but it can be just as damaging. It involves a pattern of behaviour used to dominate, isolate, and frighten someone, often within intimate or family relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coercive control can include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Isolating someone from friends and family<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Monitoring their movements, phone or online activity<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Controlling finances, daily routines, or access to healthcare<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Repeated verbal abuse, threats, or humiliation<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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These behaviours are designed to erode a person’s independence and self worth, creating a climate of fear and dependency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Law in England & Wales<\/strong>
The Serious Crime Act 2015 came into force in 2015 and made coercive or controlling behaviour a criminal offence. A conviction can lead to:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Up to 5 years in prison, a fine, or both <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Additional protective measures, such as restraining orders<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

To qualify as an offence, the behaviour must cause serious alarm or distress, or make the victim fear violence on at least two occasions, i.e. there must be a pattern of behaviour, not just a single incident.

If you or someone you know is experiencing coercive control:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>In an emergency, call 999<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>The National Domestic Abuse Helpline can be contacted on: 0808 2000 247<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Speak to us about legal protections that are available to help you.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

One key thing is that coercive control is about power and not love, though the abuser will frequently say they are doing something for the other person\u2019s own good. Recognising the signs is the first step toward reclaiming safety, and regaining control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Article written by Derek F, originally published 2nd Feb 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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