Tag: Domestic Violence
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Ōpōtiki Neighbour Kill Case: Bonny Temple Avoids Jail in Tragic Public Safety Incident
Overview of the Case In a case that drew attention across Ōpōtiki and beyond, Bonny Anthony Temple faced a court after an incident in September 2023 in which he killed a neighbour. The events unfolded in a tense, residential setting and raised questions about neighborly disputes, self-defense claims, and how the justice system handles fatal…
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Latvia Exits Istanbul Convention on Violence Against Women Sparks Outcry
Latvia votes to pull out of key treaty on violence against women In a move that has unleashed a wave of protests and a heated national debate, Latvian MPs voted to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, the international accord designed to protect women from violence, including domestic abuse. The decision, reached after days of intense…
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Latvia’s Controversial Move to Withdraw from Istanbul Convention Sparks Protests
Overview: Latvia votes to exit a landmark gender protection treaty In a decision that has ignited heated debate across the Baltic nation, Latvian MPs voted to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, the international accord designed to protect women from violence and domestic abuse. The move comes after a long and often contentious parliamentary session, underscored…
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Latvia Votes to Withdraw from Istanbul Convention Amid Domestic Violence Debate
Latvia’s Controversial Move to Exit an International Accord Latvia’s parliament has voted to withdraw from an international treaty aimed at protecting women from violence, including domestic abuse. The decision follows a marathon legislative session marked by passionate debate, opposition warnings, and public demonstrations in Riga. While supporters argue the move upholds national sovereignty and questions…
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Latvia Votes to Exit Istanbul Convention: Saeima Decision Sparks Debate
Latvia’s Parliament Votes to Exit the Istanbul Convention In a marathon session that stretched for more than 13 hours, Latvia’s parliament, the Saeima, delivered a decisive verdict on its future relationship with the Istanbul Convention. Lawmakers voted 56 to 32, with two abstentions, to withdraw from the international treaty designed to prevent and combat violence…
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Latvia Votes to Exit Istanbul Convention, Prompting Domestic Violence Policy Debate
Latvia Makes a Controversial Move: Exiting the Istanbul Convention In a landmark decision that could reshape Latvia’s approach to gender-based violence and human rights protections, the Latvian parliament, the Saeima, voted to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention. The marathon debate, stretching over more than 13 hours, culminated in a 56-32 vote with 2 abstentions. The…
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Latvia’s Saeima to Decide Istanbul Convention Fate Thursday
Overview: What’s at stake for Latvia The Saeima, Latvia’s parliament, is set to vote on the country’s future with the Istanbul Convention this Thursday. After a lengthy and often contentious debate in its first reading, lawmakers supported withdrawal by a narrow margin. With fresh discussions looming, the chamber now faces a decisive moment that could…
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Latvia’s Saeima Readies Final Decision on Istanbul Convention Fate
Background: What the Istanbul Convention Is For Latvia The Istanbul Convention, formally known as the Council of Europe’s Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence, has been at the center of a firestorm in Latvia. Proponents argue the treaty provides essential protections for survivors and a framework for preventing violence through…
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Updates from court as Michael Ormandy sentenced for murder of Rebekah Campbell
Sentence awaited after murder conviction The courtroom mood was tense as the sentencing hearing for 34-year-old Michael Ormandy proceeded on the day after he was found guilty of the murder of his girlfriend, Rebekah Campbell. Ormandy, of Linacre Lane in Litherland, was convicted by a jury on Wednesday, October 15, following a two-hour and 16-minute…
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Man jailed for life for murdering girlfriend in Shetland hot tub
Convicted of a brutal crime in Shetland A man from Canada has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend in a hot tub at his mother’s home in Sandness, Shetland. Aren Pearson, 41, was found guilty of murder after a High Court trial in Edinburgh, with jurors also convicting him of…