Queensland police charged woman with driving offences while she was fleeing domestic violence

Magistrate throws out case against woman, saying she had been trying to escape an ‘extraordinary emergency’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Queensland court has thrown out the police case against a woman who was charged with driving offences while fleeing domestic violence with her dog.The Gympie magistrates court accepted the unchallenged evidence of the woman – referred to as ESC – that she drove while disqualified after her violent partner threatened to kill her dog.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news emailIn Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org Continue reading...

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