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The 'torturous' wait for answers about my daughter's death

Families have told the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ they're 'unable to grieve', as a Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ investigation suggests just 1% of reviews of domestic abuse-related deaths are completed in the recommended time.

A Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ investigation suggests just 1% of reviews of domestic abuse-related deaths in England and Wales are finished in the recommended time. The relatives of victims say this is leaving them 'unable to grieve'. The Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Office says the complexities of a police investigation or court proceedings can cause delays.

The Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ's Louise Fewster has brought together bereaved families who've experienced long delays to share their experiences.

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