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Kiena Dawes: The complex question at heart of Ryan Wellings trial

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Ryan Wellings was cleared of manslaughter but convicted of assaulting Kiena Dawes .

The 23-year-old mother-of-one described her partner as a "monster" and a "bully" who had "killed me" Wellings, 30 , was jailed for six years for assaulting and controlling behaviour.

Ms Dawes took her own life in July 2022 after calling a domestic abuse helpline.

Centre for Women's Justice is aware of a number of similar cases currently under consideration by CPS .

Charity estimated that three women experiencing domestic violence kill themselves each week .

24% of its service users had contemplated taking their own life on at least one occasion.

Charity wants to see expert evidence explaining how coercive control operates.