Control and the Law Podcast
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Weaponised Justice: How the Family Courts are Used to Perpetuate Post Separation Abuse
April 18, 2026 · 37 minUp to 90% of women escaping an abusive relationship experience post separation abuse. This can take many forms including emotional, psychological, financial, physical and even sexual abuse. However, 'custody stalking', using the family…
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The Price of Harm: When Domestic Abuse Defines a Relationship, Shouldn’t It Influence the Financial Outcome?
March 22, 2026 · 42 minDomestic abuse — and coercive control in particular — leaves deep, lasting scars. Yet in financial remedy proceedings, the threshold for proving misconduct remains so high that most victims never meet it. Case law has evolved away from the…
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Part 2 - Unseen and Unheard? Navigating Domestic Abuse in Private Law Proceedings
February 17, 2026 · 30 minAre the family courts routinely ignoring or minimising allegations of domestic abuse? Join barrister, Sarah Ellis, Professor Jo Delahunty KC and Professor Rosemary Hunter KC (Hon) to discuss coercive control, whether allegations of…
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Ep.2 Pt 1: Unseen and Unheard? Navigating Domestic Abuse in Private Law Proceedings
February 10, 2026 · 34 minIn October 2025 the 'Everyday Business' report found allegations of domestic abuse are made in around three-quarters of private law cases. Yet, in only c. 4% of cases is there a finding of fact hearing. Prof. Jo Delahunty KC and Prof…
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Weaponised Justice: how civil courts are being used to stalk and harass victims
November 12, 2025 · 45 minStalkers and controlling people are increasingly using the civil courts to continue their abuse and harassment of victims. Faced with little, if any, consequences for bringing vexatious and repeat claims we discuss the scale of the issue…