MP calls for specific domestic violence offence in England and Wales

Exclusive: Josh Babarinde pushing for change in law after some abusers were part of autumn early release from prison

Officials are examining whether to change the way domestic violence crimes are recorded after a campaign by an MP who says the lack of a specific offence allows abusers to be freed early from jail.

Josh Babarinde, the Liberal Democrats' justice spokesperson, said a change would also help highlight the prevalence of domestic violence, which he said was still too often hidden.