Many strangulation cases dropped despite change in law

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Many strangulation cases dropped despite change in law

Around 70% of non-fatal strangulation cases in the last year have been dropped due to issues with evidence, exclusive data shared with Sky News shows.

"Non-fatal strangulation" became a specific offence in England and Wales three years ago.

Data from the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) shows that police are implementing the offence widely – but outcomes for victims are mixed.

Full story: https://news.sky.com/story/he-was-going-to-kill-me-more-strangulation-cases-recorded-by-police-but-many-investigations-falter-13380082

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Date: June 7, 2025