Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway shared a deeply emotional response during a discussion about Raneem’s Law, 

a new legislation aimed at improving support for victims of domestic abuse. Speaking on the ITV morning show alongside co-host Adil Ray, 

Garraway admitted to feeling an “overwhelming sense of rage” over the tragic case that led to the law’s creation.

The Tragedy Behind Raneem’s Law

The law is named after Raneem Oudeh, a young woman who was murdered in 2018 by her abusive ex-partner, alongside her mother. 

Despite making repeated calls for help—13 reports to authorities and four emergency calls on the night of her death—police failed to respond in time to prevent the tragedy.

On Good Morning Britain, Adil Ray spoke with Raneem’s aunt, Nour Norris, about the law’s impact and whether it brought any comfort to the family. In response, Norris acknowledged that while the legislation could not bring Raneem and her mother back, it had the potential to save others.

“It’s not going to bring them back,” she said. “But at the same time, there are a lot of victims out there who are desperate for help, and they never used to get the help they deserve, just like Raneem. But today, hopefully, this hope will bring a light to their lives.”

She went on to emphasize that safeguarding should be a fundamental right for victims. “We must have that system in place to support and help victims,” she added.

Kate Garraway’s Heartfelt Response

Garraway was visibly moved by the conversation and admitted that listening to Raneem’s story filled her with intense emotions.

“So powerful, the way you put it, and so graceful to have that,” Garraway said to Norris. “Because when you hear that call, I feel an overwhelming sense of rage and frustration; I’m sure you do as well, and have done.”

The emotional discussion on Good Morning Britain was intensified by the airing of one of Raneem’s real emergency calls. In the recording, the 22-year-old is heard speaking to a 999 operator, who advises her to return to her mother’s house and call again if her ex-husband shows up.

Raneem, clearly distressed, responds: “That’s the problem—when I’m calling, they’re not coming quickly.” Tragically, her fears were justified, as authorities did not arrive in time to prevent her murder.

Garraway later admitted to feeling “sick” after listening to the call, knowing the devastating outcome that followed.

What Raneem’s Law Means for Victims of Domestic Abuse

Raneem’s case exposed critical failures in the response to domestic abuse incidents, highlighting the urgent need for reform. As outlined by the UK government, Raneem’s Law is designed to prevent similar tragedies by ensuring that specialist domestic abuse officers are present in 999 call centers.

Initially, the law will be implemented in five police forces across England, including:

West Midlands

Northumbria

Northamptonshire

Bedfordshire

Humberside

A government statement explained that these domestic abuse specialists would help ensure that calls for help are properly assessed and victims receive immediate and appropriate responses.

“This advancement aims to deliver specialized support directly to victims,” the statement read. “These domestic abuse specialists will ensure that calls for help are properly assessed.”

The hope is that by embedding trained professionals within call centers, authorities will be better equipped to handle high-risk cases, ensuring that those in immediate danger receive prompt and effective intervention.

MP Jess Phillips Calls for Cultural Change

During the Good Morning Britain discussion, Labour MP Jess Phillips weighed in on the importance of Raneem’s Law and what it means for the future of domestic abuse response in the UK.

“What we hope to see is a cultural change within the call centers,” Phillips explained. “What we have to do is look at cases like Raneem’s and read the inquests in these cases and the domestic homicide reviews.”

Phillips criticized the long-standing pattern of authorities promising reforms without real action, saying, “For too long, I’ve listened to politicians, police chiefs, or whoever it is, say, ‘Lessons will be learned,’ then nothing seems to change.”

She continued, “They say lessons will be learned until the next case that we hear about. This is a direct response to what we learned in Raneem’s case. What we have to do is try and find every entry point that a victim of domestic abuse goes to, and in this instance, we’re talking about the criminal justice system.”

A Step Toward Justice and Protection

While Raneem’s Law is a crucial step in improving how domestic abuse cases are handled, the emotional discussion on Good Morning Britain underscored the frustration that many still feel about the systemic failures that allowed such tragedies to happen in the first place.

Kate Garraway’s raw reaction reflects a sentiment shared by many—anger that victims like Raneem are failed by the system, coupled with hope that this new law will finally bring about meaningful change.

As the legislation begins its rollout, campaigners and lawmakers will be watching closely to see whether it truly delivers on its promise of protecting victims before it’s too late.

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