I don't know when the law changed but this article was in my local paper yesterday. She does so many of these things to Josh and it does make the naked CCTV video come into even more question of the huns finding it funny.
"Psychological abuse within a relationship is illegal.
The offence of coercive control recognises that domestic abuse can take several forms and is not strictly limited to physical violence.
A number of things that were until fairly recently not covered are now outlawed.
In England and Wales, the following 10 acts towards a partner are illegal.
1. Sharing sexually explicit images of a partner New laws surrounding ‘revenge porn’ make it illegal for someone to share intimate photographs of you with anyone, online or otherwise.
2. Restricting access to finances Even if they earn more money than you, the law says your partner cannot stop you from accessing cash within the relationship.
3. Putting you down Persistent name-calling, mocking and other forms of insulting behaviour are now illegal.
4. Stopping a partner from seeing friends or family Monitoring or blocking of calls and emails, telling you where you can or cannot go, and preventing you from seeing your friends or relatives is now against the law. IF your partner isolates you from the people you love, they could face the wrath of the law.
5. Scaring you Your partner might not physically assault you, but if they are doing enough to frighten you, they are committing an offence. That could include using their size to intimidate or breaking things around the house.
6. Threatening to reveal private things about you Repeated threats to reveal personal and private information is now classed as a form of abuse. It could include revealling details about health or sexual orientation.
7. Putting tracking devices on your phone It is illegal under the new legislation to “monitor a person using online communication tools or spyware”.
8. Being extremely jealous Persistent accusation of cheating and “extreme jealousy, including possessiveness and ridiculous accusations of cheating” all come under the new legislation.
9. Forcing you to obey their rules The CPS says if a partner is forced to abide by stringent rules set by a partner, it could mean they are committing a crime.
10. Controlling what you wear Your partner taking control over any part of your life is highlighted in the new legislation, including restricting who you see and where you go. Controlling what you wear or how you look could also now be grounds for prosecution under the changes.
(adding links for anyone reading this that may recognise this happening to themselves and need help
National DA Helpline - 0808 2000 247
Refuge -
https://www.refuge.org.uk/
Women's Aid -
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/
Women's Aid rail to refuge scheme (free rail travel for people fleeing domestic abuse)
www.womensaid.org.uk/new-rail-to-refuge-scheme-offers-free-train-travel-to-women-fleeing-domestic-abuse/
The Men’s Advice Line, for male domestic abuse survivors – 0808 801 0327 (run by Respect)
The Mix, free information and support for under 25s in the UK – 0808 808 4994
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428 (run by Galop)
Samaritans (24/7 service) – 116 123
Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
www.gov.uk
Find out about the signs of domestic violence and abuse, and where to get help. Domestic violence and abuse can happen against women and against men, and anyone can be an abuser.
www.nhs.uk
National Center for Domestic Violence -
https://www.ncdv.org.uk/ call 08009702070 or text NCDV to 60777