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23/10/2023
New TV Awareness Campaign Of Non-Fatal Strangulation Law
The Department of Justice has announced the launch of a new TV campaign to raise awareness of the crime of non-fatal strangulation.
The new campaign, will warn that non-fatal strangulation is a crime 'whatever the excuse' and carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.
Richard Pengelly CB, Permanent Secretary of the Department said: "It is important to convey the seriousness of the offence of non-fatal strangulation and the potential for serious harm.
"The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness, for perpetrators, victims and the general public that non-fatal strangulation is a crime, it can cause devastating injuries, where serious injury occurs consent is no defence and consequences for offenders include significant prison sentences."
Department of Justice (DoJ) consulted with victims' groups throughout the planning process and ahead of the public campaign broadcasting.
Information on how to access support or report the crime will be included in the three-week long TV campaign, which will also feature on YouTube and at outdoor sites during 2023/24.
Sarah Mason, CEO Women's Aid Federation NI said: "Women's Aid welcomed the introduction of the non-fatal strangulation legislation and campaigned to see it enforced. We believe women and girls in Northern Ireland are safer today than last year. A media campaign to highlight this new law will send a clear message that this is a crime. We are mindful that the content within the campaign could be triggering and would encourage anyone impacted to reach out for support through our local services across the country. Details can be found of local Women's Aid groups at www.womensaidni.org."
Anyone impacted who needs help and support can visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/nfs.
The new campaign, will warn that non-fatal strangulation is a crime 'whatever the excuse' and carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.
Richard Pengelly CB, Permanent Secretary of the Department said: "It is important to convey the seriousness of the offence of non-fatal strangulation and the potential for serious harm.
"The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness, for perpetrators, victims and the general public that non-fatal strangulation is a crime, it can cause devastating injuries, where serious injury occurs consent is no defence and consequences for offenders include significant prison sentences."
Department of Justice (DoJ) consulted with victims' groups throughout the planning process and ahead of the public campaign broadcasting.
Information on how to access support or report the crime will be included in the three-week long TV campaign, which will also feature on YouTube and at outdoor sites during 2023/24.
Sarah Mason, CEO Women's Aid Federation NI said: "Women's Aid welcomed the introduction of the non-fatal strangulation legislation and campaigned to see it enforced. We believe women and girls in Northern Ireland are safer today than last year. A media campaign to highlight this new law will send a clear message that this is a crime. We are mindful that the content within the campaign could be triggering and would encourage anyone impacted to reach out for support through our local services across the country. Details can be found of local Women's Aid groups at www.womensaidni.org."
Anyone impacted who needs help and support can visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/nfs.
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