More domestic abusers whose victims die by suicide will be charged with manslaughter, under plans today. An annual report revealed suicide was one of the most common causes of death among domestic violence victims in England and Wales last year. Richard Gaisford reports.

@richardgaisford We must have a conversation with our children, we can't take for granted that they will treat their future partners with respect. Especially with so much hate and violence on social media.

@richardgaisford About time more action was taken!

@richardgaisford Too little too late for my brother and yes it happens to men as well, women can be abusers also

@richardgaisford Suicide is complex , you cannot apportion blame for the act, additionally, more men commit suicide than women, are you going to investigate their partners or even their ex partners for coercive control...this is another example of the road to hell being paved with good intention

@richardgaisford It’s actually a good idea However it must be rolled out equally against all abusers regardless of sex, colour or creed

@richardgaisford Good my son lost his life to a woman perpetrator and she got away with it

@richardgaisford How many suicides of mental health patients, or people with autism are linked to some kind of abuse? Sick of only hearing about domestic abuse all the time while other groups of people being abused are rarely spoken of. Please expose more care abuse stories.

@richardgaisford Again, sad, the lack of public outrage, or genuine concern about this poor girl’s fate. If a migrant, or perceived migrant had be been attached to this story, there would be a huge reaction. These awful abuses are overwhelmingly be committed by so called patriots. Who’s caring!

@richardgaisford How will ‘evidence’ work..? They left a note so it must be true?

@richardgaisford I would be interested in hearing the stats of this in NI considering it’s one of the most dangerous places for women in Europe