Northern Ireland

MLA highlights ‘devastating’ effects of domestic abuse against older people

Claire Sugden said older constituents had spoken about their experience, often suffering at the hands of a family member or carer

A committee of MSPs was hearing evidence about assisted dying legislation in Canada, where the practice was legalised in 2016
Domestic abuse against older people can often involve family members or carers that victims are dependent upon (Jonathan Brady/PA)
By Allan Preston