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Many strangulation cases dropped despite change in law
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June 7, 2025
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3:18Now PlayingAround 70% of non-fatal strangulation cases in the last year have been dropped due to issues with evidence, exclusive data shared with Sky News shows.
"Non-fatal strangulation" became a specific offence in England and Wales three years ago.
Data from the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) shows that police are implementing the offence widely - but outcomes for victims are mixed.
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