October 3rd 2023.
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk is expected to announce a groundbreaking new law today, aimed at protecting families from the trauma of having to face their partner's murderer in court. The law, known as 'Jade's Law', is named after Jade Ward who was brutally stabbed and strangled by her partner Russell Marsh in 2021. Despite his convictions, Marsh still retains parental rights over their four sons.
The Victims and Prisoners Bill is expected to include an automatic suspension of parental responsibility for any parent serving time for killing their partner. This new protection will ensure that the children of victims are safe from any manipulation or control from their remaining parent. This is in stark contrast to the current law, which means the family or guardians of children are required to consult with the remaining parent on decisions such as health and holidays, and even school.
The new law has been welcomed by Jade's family, who have been campaigning for this change for years. Paul and Karen Robinson, Jade's parents, and her sister Philippa have all praised the decision. Labour MP Mark Tami has also expressed his gratitude, after initially being told that the policy could not be implemented.
Edwin Duggan, a family friend, has also thanked the 130,000 people who signed his petition in support of the law. He is delighted that all the hard work has paid off, and has said that when the policy is enacted, it will save lives and save other families from going through what Karen and Paul have endured.
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