Published DARDR reports
How We Publish DARDR Reports
While learning from DARDRs (previously known as DHRs up until 14th September 2026) is vital, the reports can contain sensitive information that may continue to affect families for years. Under Article 8 of the Human Rights Act, everyone has a right to privacy, and keeping these reports online indefinitely can unintentionally cause harm. Some areas take a more compassionate approach. For example, Preston Community Safety Partnership publishes DARDR reports for 12 months before removing them, while still providing access on request. We will adopt the same approach. After one year, reports will be removed from our website but will remain available on request. This allows us to:
Share essential learning,
Reduce long‑term distress for families,
Protect children and future generations, and
Respect the dignity and privacy of those affected.
Our Published Reviews
From 15 September 2026, Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) have been renamed Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews (DARDRs). This change reflects updated national terminology and guidance. Reports published before 15 September 2026 will continue to refer to Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs), as this was the correct term in use at the time they were commissioned and written. Any reviews commissioned from 15 September 2026 onwards will be referred to as Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews (DARDRs). While the terminology has changed, all published reports remain available as part of the partnership's ongoing commitment to learning from deaths related to domestic abuse and improving responses to those affected.
Thank You
We are deeply grateful to the families, friends, and professionals who take part in these reviews. We recognise how emotionally difficult it can be to revisit traumatic events, and we sincerely appreciate the courage, honesty, and dedication shown by everyone who contributes.