Carole Gould

Carole Gould is the grieving mother of Ellie, a 17-year-old who was killed by her partner. Gould has been a key figure in a seven-year campaign, alongside other mothers of domestic abuse victims, advocating for stricter sentencing for offenders who kill their current or ex-partners. Her efforts, which included presenting images of victims to Justice Secretary David Lammy, have been instrumental in recent legislative changes. These changes, announced by Lammy, introduce a new minimum sentence of 25 years for such crimes in England and Wales, an increase of 10 years. Gould's campaign highlights the significant impact of victim advocacy on policy reform and underscores the ongoing struggle for justice in domestic homicide cases.