This archive report was first published on 3 July 2020.
On July 3, 2020, the world was grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, and Britain was no exception. Lockdowns had been implemented to slow the spread of the virus, but a concerning trend emerged: domestic abuse reports were on the rise.
According to the World Health Organization, young people were particularly vulnerable to severe complications from COVID-19, especially if they were obese. This alarming statistic highlighted the need for increased support and resources for victims of domestic abuse.
As the situation continued to unfold, it became clear that Britain's response to the pandemic had left many victims in peril. The government's measures, intended to protect public health, had inadvertently put vulnerable individuals at greater risk.
