'Killed Women' campaigners return to Parliament to call for tougher sentences

The parents of women who've been killed say 'enough is enough'

Bereaved families and those affected directly hold a signs that each represent a woman killed. Killed Women is an organisation and network started by 11 bereaved families for the relatives of the mothers, sisters, daughters and other women who were killed by men, campaigning to protect women's lives and ensure justice.

Author: Andrew KayPublished 17th Sep 2024
Last updated 17th Sep 2024

Parents from across the West Country who've lost children are today taking their campaign, calling for tougher sentences, to Parliament.

The group called 'Killed Women' want a starting sentencing point of 25 years - saying a woman is killed by a man every three days in the UK.

The campaign started after the deaths of 24 year old Poppy Devey Waterhouse, from Frome in Somerset and 17 year old Ellie Gould, from Calne in Wiltshire - both by their ex-boyfriends.

Today the blue plaques, outside their homes to highlight what happened, will be taken to Westminster to help underline the true impact of violence against women and girls.

Plaques were also put up to remember others who've died from the West country including Claire Tavener from Nailsea in North Somerset and Julie Butcher from Swindon.

Killed Women has created a list of suggested help and support for women who are worried for their safety.

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