Overview
- Sharon Holland described on ITV’s This Morning how her daughter, Chloe, 23, died by suicide after a period of coercive control by her partner.
- She recounted prior police contact, two earlier bridge incidents, and a final attempt that led to 33 days in hospital and nine days under palliative care.
- Presenters read a Ministry of Justice statement saying victims of controlling or coercive behaviour now have stronger protection, with police and probation tightening offender management and the offence treated like physical violence.
- The Crown Prosecution Service said it has told prosecutors to consider murder or manslaughter in suicide cases with a known domestic‑abuse context and to work with police earlier in investigations.
- Chloe’s partner received a 41‑month sentence for coercive and controlling behaviour, which her mother called too lenient as she campaigns for tougher penalties and clearer accountability.