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DJ Olivia Nervo's whirlwind romance with Matthew Pringle turned into a nightmare of reproductive coercion, as he hid multiple relationships and children, manipulating her into pregnancy.

Her case fuels a campaign for legal change in the UK, with MP Natalie Fleet calling for reproductive coercion to be recognised as a standalone criminal offence.

The campaign is supported by Liv, who is speaking out to shed light on this hidden form of abuse and urging society to understand that reproductive coercion is a serious violation of a woman's autonomy.

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The case highlights the gaps in the current legal framework , where coercive control is acknowledged but specific reproductive coercion is not a standalone crime.

A High Court judge has said he was unlikely to find Matthew's behaviour amounted to reproductive coercion, despite branding his actions as reprehensible and coming under the heading of domestic abuse.

However, Liv's courage in sharing her experience may pave the way for legal reform and greater awareness.

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The unnamed buyer, Matthew Pringle,admitted he had deceived Liv because he knew she would leave if he told her the truth and he wanted a baby with her.

This is reproductive coercion, a form of domestic abuse that our legal system in the UK still struggles to recognise , Fleet said.

It is about control over a woman's body, her choices and her future.

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The case was cited in a parliamentary debate on reproductive coercion in March ,when it was raised by MP Natalie Fleet in the House of Commons .

Fleet is campaigning for a change in the law, calling for reproductive coercion to be recognised as a standalone criminal offence.

Liv's story exposes a form of domestic abuse that our legal system in the UK still struggles to recognise, Fleet said.