# UK and Ireland domestic abuse response > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-and-ireland-domestic-abuse-response > Updated: 2026-08-03T06:30:30.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In July 2026, domestic‑abuse advocates in Ireland called for stronger legal safeguards after two murders highlighted gaps in protection. Their demands emphasized the need for better victim support and prevention measures. In early August 2026, police forces in England and Wales introduced new programmes aimed at reducing domestic violence. Devon and Cornwall Police launched a Male Ally Network to engage men and boys in preventing abuse, while Dyfed‑Powys Police began the second phase of “Raneem’s Law”, embedding a full‑time Independent Domestic Violence Advisor within its communications centre to identify high‑risk cases and provide safety planning. Funded by the Home Office, these steps reflect a regional response to heightened scrutiny of domestic‑abuse handling following the Irish advocacy. Together, the snapshots illustrate a widening focus on domestic‑abuse prevention and victim assistance across the British Isles, moving from public calls for reform in Ireland to concrete operational measures by UK police. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: UK police roll out new domestic abuse support programmes UK police launch a male ally network in Cornwall and embed an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor in Dyfed‑Powys under Raneem’s Law to strengthen support for domestic abuse victims. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-police-roll-out-new-domestic-abuse-support-programmes ### 2026-07-09: Ireland domestic abuse advocates demand stronger safeguards after two murders Irish campaigners call for specialist Garda units and stronger barriers after the murders of Masoumeh Monojan and Jamey Carney, urging domestic violence be treated as a stand‑alone crime. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ireland-domestic-abuse-advocates-demand-stronger-safeguards-after-two-murders --- Cite as: UK and Ireland domestic abuse response. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uk-and-ireland-domestic-abuse-response