The Deputy Prime Minister announced on 29 June 2026 that the starting point for prison sentences in domestic murders will be raised from 15 to 25 years. The change closes a ten‑year gap between domestic killings and other homicides, ensuring that those who kill a partner or former partner face the same severity of punishment regardless of where the crime occurs. The measure will apply only to new cases after implementation and will not be applied retrospectively. The change also includes safeguards so that a victim of domestic abuse who kills an abuser will still be subject to the 15‑year baseline. The policy is part of the government’s commitment to halve violence against women and girls and will be subject to consultation with the Sentencing Council.
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