Domestic violence and the male victim: a study of the prevalence of domestic violence in homosexual male partnerships, and the laws and social policies that exist to control and prevent it

Authors

Adam Richards

Document Type

Graduate Article

Abstract

Gay men’s domestic violence (DV) is not a new problem, just a newly recognised one. DV has been seen as a ‘gendered’ issue that only affects heterosexual couples where a female is always perceived as the victim, with the perpetrator always a male. Victims, especially males, find it hard to seek help and advice, and struggle to report this such crimes. This article explores the problem of violence in the home and how it affects same-sex relationships, focusing primarily on homosexual males. It examines the current incidence of DV and includes comparisons with lesbian and heterosexual couples. Modern day perceptions are investigated with a brief history of the law and assessment of legislation testing whether it provides a suitable and adequate framework in relation to the reporting and prosecution of DV in England and Wales.

Publication Date

2019-01-01

Publication Title

The Plymouth Law Review

Volume

1

Issue

1

First Page

118

Last Page

140

Recommended Citation

Richards, Adam (2019) "Domestic violence and the male victim: a study of the prevalence of domestic violence in homosexual male partnerships, and the laws and social policies that exist to control and prevent it," Plymouth Law Review: Vol. 12, Article 1.
Available at: https://pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/plr/vol12/iss1/1