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A domestic abuse charity has criticised a judge who reportedly claimed a victim was "not vulnerable" because she was an intelligent woman with a network of friends.

Judge Richard Mansell QC gave Mustafa Bashir a suspended sentence after he admitted beating his wife. He also admitted putting bleach and tablets into her mouth.

Maria Miller, chair of the Women and Equalities Select committee, told the World at One that she hopes the judiciary can do more to "understand the impact of these crimes".

(Photo: Maria Miller, Chair of the Women and Equalities Select committee Credit: Conservative Party)