Alex has announced that cowards who kill their partners using sexual violence will face longer behind bars as part of a clampdown on domestic abuse.
A new statutory aggravating factor will be introduced for offenders who kill through abusive, degrading or dangerous sexual behaviour – or so-called ‘rough sex’ – meaning killers will face tough penalties.
Alex has also appointed leading academic Professor Katrin Hohl as the new Independent Advisor to the Rape Review.
Alex said:
"This Government is on the side of victims, who should be supported throughout their journey through the criminal justice system, and our new Victims’ Code campaign sets out exactly what they can expect every step of the way.
"But we must also hold offenders to account. This new aggravating factor sends a clear message that killers who threaten the safety of women can expect to feel the full force of the law."