Control and the Law Podcast
Episodes
Weaponised Justice: How the Family Courts are Used to Perpetuate Post Separation Abuse
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Up to 90% of women escaping an abusive relationship experience post separation abuse. This can take many forms including emotional, psychological, fin...
The Price of Harm: When Domestic Abuse Defines a Relationship, Shouldn’t It Influence the Financial Outcome?
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Domestic abuse — and coercive control in particular — leaves deep, lasting scars. Yet in financial remedy proceedings, the threshold for proving m...
Part 2 - Unseen and Unheard? Navigating Domestic Abuse in Private Law Proceedings
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are the family courts routinely ignoring or minimising allegations of domestic abuse? Join barrister, Sarah Ellis, Professor Jo Delahunty KC and Profe...
Ep.2 Pt 1: Unseen and Unheard? Navigating Domestic Abuse in Private Law Proceedings
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In October 2025 the 'Everyday Business' report found allegations of domestic abuse are made in around three-quarters of private law cases. Yet, in onl...
Weaponised Justice: how civil courts are being used to stalk and harass victims
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stalkers and controlling people are increasingly using the civil courts to continue their abuse and harassment of victims. Faced with little, if any, ...