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Domestic Homicide Reviews

Find recommendations from statutory reviews of domestic homicides, published in the Home Office DHR Library. Victim and perpetrator names are never displayed on this page.

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Northampton · October 2024

Published October 2024 16 verified recommendations

AI-generated summary This Domestic Homicide Review identified that the victim was subjected to prolonged coercive and controlling behaviour by her partner, which her family believed contributed to her death. The review also highlighted missed opportunities by …

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Northampton · July 2023

Published July 2023 35 verified recommendations

AI-generated summary The review highlights systemic failures in recognising and responding to the victim's vulnerability and the domestic abuse dynamics within the relationship. Agencies struggled with multi-agency coordination, precise mental capacity assessm…

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Northampton · June 2023

Published June 2023 12 verified recommendations

AI-generated summary The review concluded that the victim's death was not predictable or preventable, but identified learning points. These include the need for improved inter-agency information sharing, enhanced safeguarding training for GPs on mental health …

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Northampton · April 2023

Published April 2023 6 verified recommendations

AI-generated summary The report highlights missed opportunities for mental health admission and robust care planning, poor inter-agency communication, and inconsistent police responses to domestic abuse and mental health incidents. It also notes issues with mu…

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These are statutory reviews under section 9 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004.