Sophie Henson, a survivor of strangulation, welcomes new guidance for punishing offenders issued by the Sentencing Council after being strangled by her ex-partner while pregnant. Rachel Williams, a domestic abuse survivor and campaigner, supports the new guidelines and hopes they will lead to more accountability for perpetrators. Johanna Robinson, a member of the Sentencing Council, emphasizes the importance of recognizing the harm caused by strangulation and suffocation, highlighting the need for judges to consider signs of planning and intent to cause serious harm in their sentencing decisions.
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Best and worst NHS Trusts revealed in new league table – where does yours rank?
The Department of Health and Social Care has ranked NHS trusts in England for the first time, identifying top performers like Moorfields Eye Hospital and the bottom-ranked Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust. Health Secretary Wes Streeting aims to use these rankings to address disparities in care and improve services, although some experts question their effectiveness in conveying hospital performance nuances. Want More Context? 🔎
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