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30 Women Murdered: Northern Ireland Faces Violence Crisis

3/25/2026

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Secretary of State Hilary Benn said violence against women in Northern Ireland is "the most dangerous to be a woman," after the murders of Amy Doherty and Natalie McNally.
Since 2020, 30 women have been violently killed in Northern Ireland.
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher raised concerns about police capacity to address this violence, with Justice Minister Naomi Long urging legislative action to confront Northern Ireland's patriarchal culture.

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Secretary of State Hilary Benn said violence against women in Northern Ireland is "the most dangerous to be a woman," after the murders of Amy Doherty and Natalie McNally.
Since 2020, 30 women have been violently killed in Northern Ireland.
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher raised concerns about police capacity to address this violence, with Justice Minister Naomi Long urging legislative action to confront Northern Ireland's patriarchal culture.