The ongoing libel case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard could create an atmosphere that might discourage domestic abuse victims from seeking help, a family lawyer has warned.

Mr Depp is suing Ms Heard for demotion following a newspaper article in which she identified herself as a victim of domestic abuse, despite the article not naming Mr Depp. Ms Heard is counter-suing Mr Depp also for defamation.

Megan Bennie, a solicitor of Furley Page’s family law team, noted that the US ...