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21 January 2021Victims’ Commissioner seeks new Chief Executive Officer
Applications are open for the role of CEO of the Office of the Victims’ Commissioner. Closing date 5 February 2021.
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21 January 2021Quarterly CPS statistics show a further drop in rape charges despite police referring more cases
Dame Vera Baird says this "continues the disastrous downward trajectory of CPS charging in rape, which started in 2017 and…
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14 January 2021Police to implement strict bail conditions on domestic abuse and sexual violence suspects under new measures
Victims’ Commissioner welcomes “welcome and clear-sighted move” by Home Secretary to reverse and end the presumption against bail, which “was…
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14 January 2021Commissioner welcomes ‘Ask For ANI’ codeword scheme launched in pharmacies
"It is incredibly important that victims and survivors know there are safe spaces and lifelines within their own communities," says…
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8 January 2021GPs charging domestic abuse victims up to £150 to confirm injuries
Dame Vera Baird said it was "incredibly frustrating and disappointing" to find GPs were still charging. "This fee must be…
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7 January 2021
Commissioner “strongly urges” Home Office to reconsider move to remove references to ‘honour’ in incidents of so-called honour-based abuse
The Victims' Commissioner fears the move from the Home Office set back work in the field and further hide the…
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5 January 2021
Commissioners endorse non-fatal strangulation amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill
The Victims' Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner voice their support for Baroness Newlove's amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill, which…
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18 December 2020
Victims’ Commissioner responds to Law Commission consultation on reforming communication offences
Dame Vera Baird urges the Commission to consult widely with the VAWG sector on the creation of any new offences.
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18 December 2020
Commissioners issue joint letter to Home Secretary on Honour Based Abuse
Victims’ Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner say "little progress" has been made since the HMICFRS Honour Based Abuse inspection recommendations…