PHOTO GALLERY – Domestic Violence Legislation Change Marked During Clare’s 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence Against Women

CLAN, Clare Local Area Network on Violence Against Women, is marking this year’s 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence Against Women, by welcoming a change in legislation that makes Coercive Control an offence under the Domestic Violence Act 2018.
Since 2001, seven women have been killed in County Clare. Five of those women were killed by a partner or ex-partner. 
Events in Clare throughout the 16 Days (from November 25, 2018 to December 10, 2018) will remember those women, while also raising awareness about Domestic Abuse, support services and changes in legislation.
The Domestic Violence Act 2018 is to commence in January 2019, having been enacted by the President on May 8. Included in the act is the newly recognised offence of Coercive Control.