Ms Reeves expressed concern over the disparity in sentencing for domestic homicide compared to street murders, highlighting that a perpetrator who uses a weapon readily available at home receives a lighter sentence than one who brings a weapon from outside. She cited statistics showing 62% of female homicides were committed by intimate partners and 72% occurred in homes where victims had experienced coercive control or violence previously. Ms Reeves also mentioned the case of Poppy Devey Waterhouse, arguing that sentencing guidelines should reflect the severity of crimes rather than their location.

Mr. Jim Shannon discussed the issue of domestic homicide sentencing reviews, highlighting statistics from Northern Ireland where over 61% of victims had vulnerabilities such as mental health issues or drug and alcohol problems. He noted that Northern Ireland has one of the highest rates in Europe for women killed by domestic violence per capita and stressed the need for improved sentencing to reflect the severity of these crimes.

I agree with the previous speaker and place on record a case from Leyton where Linah Keza was murdered by her former partner in an unprovoked attack. The police repeatedly ignored threats to Ms Keza, including one that was recorded.