Government unveils Domestic Violence Bill

Claire Throssell sons Jack and Paul were killed at the hands of their abusive father Credit: PA

A mother from South Yorkshire whose two young sons were murdered by their father has welcomed a new draft bill from the government to tackle domestic abuse by giving more support to victims and their families.

Claire Throssell from Penistone has been campaigning for more safeguards since her sons, Jack and Paul, were killed in a house fire which was deliberately started by their father who also died in the blaze.

The Government have unveiled its new Domestic Violence Bill Credit: PA

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Claire has been campaigning for better legislation Credit: PA