Crime and safety

Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs)

Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) were established on a statutory basis under Section 9 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act (2004) which came into effect on 13 April 2011.

Under guidance issued by the Home Office, any incident of domestic violence or abuse which results in the death of the victim requires a DHR to be carried out by the local Community Safety Partnership. In Liverpool the Safer and Stronger Communities Team co-ordinate the review process. 

The purpose of the multi-agency review is to ensure that agencies are responding appropriately to victims of domestic violence and to apply any lessons learned through an action plan or recommendations.

There are no inquiries into who is culpable, this is for the court or coroner to decide.

Recently published DHRs

DHR15: Review for the death of "Joan"

If you would like a copy of the action plan for DHR15, please email MARAC@liverpool.gov.uk

DHR12: Review for the death of 'Rachael'

Further information