Douglas MHK Ann Corlett welcomes move
Making domestic abuse a specific criminal offence - that is soon to become law on the Isle of Man.
Currently, a bill has passed through both branches of Tynwald and must now get royal ascent.
Rhian Evans asked Douglas Central MHK Ann Corlett why this hasn't been done before:

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