Make patterned domestic violence a specific criminal offence with no time limits

Current legislation affords abusers unjust protections against conviction. It is well known and widely accepted that victims of domestic violence may not come forward for many reasons. Abusers who have abused in a frequent or patterned manner over a period of time are protected from being charged if their victim does not come forward within 6 months. This is detrimental to the mental health of victims, denies victims justice, and undermines the protection and advocacy that victims deserve.