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Radio Berkshire,1 min

Why is it so difficult to prosecute for psychological abuse?

Andrew Peach

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Anthony Stansfeld, the Police and Crime Commissioner explains why there has been only one conviction after 70 arrests for Psychological abuse. "It [the new law] did only come in about a year ago and some of the arrests are still in the pipeline. "It's a very difficult one to get the evidence and prosecute. "It's about how it is reported and getting it through the prosecution process."

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