Domestic violence cases up 65% in five years

Sharp increases in domestic violence applications, childcare orders, and divorce cases reflect 'increased pressure' on families throughout the pandemic, the Courts Service has said.

Sharp increases in domestic violence applications, childcare orders, and divorce cases reflect “increased pressure” on families throughout the pandemic, the Courts Service has said.

In its 2020 annual report, the Courts Service said domestic violence cases jumped by 65% in the last five years.