15/08/2026
No Further Action ✅
Since February 2026 our client had been under investigation by Sussex Police. The allegations were made by his former partner who alleged he had assaulted her on numerous occasions and controlled her throughout the marriage.
Fast forward 6 months and with pre charge engagement carried out by our team, the police have made the decision to take no further action.
🙋🏽♀️ What Leads the Police to Take No Further Action?
In an allegation of coercive or controlling behaviour, NFA can occur for several reasons:
* Insufficient evidence: There is not enough admissible evidence to establish the offence or provide a realistic prospect of conviction.
* Difficulty proving a pattern of behaviour: Coercive control normally involves repeated or continuous behaviour rather than a single disagreement or incident.
* Difficulty proving the required “serious effect”: The evidence may not sufficiently show the statutory impact required for the offence.
* Evidence does not support the allegation: Messages, witness accounts, financial records, digital evidence or other material may be inconsistent with, or insufficient to corroborate, the alleged conduct.
* The legal elements are not met: Behaviour may be unhealthy, unpleasant or controlling in an everyday sense without satisfying the specific criminal offence.
* Credibility or evidential difficulties: Significant inconsistencies or other evidence may make it difficult to prove the allegation beyond reasonable doubt.
At Eventum Legal, we intervene at an early stage to assess the evidence, gather relevant material, and present evidence that may undermine the allegations, while ensuring that the applicable law and legal procedures are carefully considered throughout.