Abuse victim changes identity and flees Britain to 'other side of world' as first batch of early release prisoners are allowed to leave jail

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Abuse victim changes identity and flees Britain to 'other side of world' as first batch of early release prisoners are allowed to leave jail.

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A survivor of domestic abuse is preparing to take on a new identity and leave Britain entirely with her two children, after losing all confidence that the state can shield them from her former husband's early release from prison.Karen Haynes, 54, a special needs teacher from Wales, plans to emigrate with her daughter, 26, and son, 17, to prevent her ex-husband, Christopher Haynes, 59, from finding them.He is due to walk free after serving just a third of his 21-month sentence for coercive and controlling behaviour spanning three decades.She told The Telegraph: "We are emigrating to the other side of the world.

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We have sold the house.

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We are packing boxes and we will leave as soon as we can." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say During their marriage, the court heard how Christopher Haynes progressively tightened his control over every aspect of his wife's existence, from dictating her social contacts and household visitors to choosing what music could be played at home.

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