The UK government is proposing changes to sentencing for people who kill their partners in the home, with Justice Secretary David Lammy saying the measure would “close a long overdue gap.” Under the proposal, offenders could face an additional penalty of up to 10 years compared with existing sentencing levels for murder, specifically targeting cases where victims are partners killed in domestic settings. The proposal is aimed at addressing differences in how severe sentences are applied depending on the circumstances, particularly when the killing occurs in a home context. Reporting across outlets describes the plan as part of broader efforts to ensure sentencing better reflects the seriousness of partner murders and the specific harm involved in domestic killings. The proposals are being presented by ministers as a response to concerns that current sentencing rules do not adequately capture the gravity of such cases, and that a disparity has existed between sentencing outcomes. If implemented, the changes would affect how courts determine appropriate punishment in partner-killing cases occurring at home.