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BLOG: “If the Domestic Abuse Bill is to make a real difference and save lives, non-fatal strangulation must be made a distinct and serious crime.”
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As we kick off #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence, the Victims' Commissioner reflects on the recent Femicide Census 10-year report and reiterates her call for the government to introduce a freestanding offence of strangulation in the Domestic Abuse Bill.
Joint statement on Spending Review
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The Victims' Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner respond to the announcement of government funding for domestic abuse in the Spending Review.
Joint letter calls on the Prime Minister and Chancellor to commit to longer-term, sustainable funding for domestic abuse services
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Ahead of the upcoming Spending Review, the Victims' Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner write a joint letter to the Prime Minister and Chancellor highlighting the "inadequacy of current funding arrangements" for domestic abuse services.
New courtroom protections for vulnerable victims available nationwide
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The Victims' Commissioner welcomes the national rollout of pre-recorded cross-examination (Section 28).
Victims’ Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcome the announcement of additional funds to support domestic abuse and sexual violence services
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The Commissioners welcome the emergency funding, "which will ensure help and support for thousands of victims for the next few months,” and urge the government to work quickly to provide clarity on longer-term funding.
Minister Chalk responds to Victims’ Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner on their joint calls for domestic abuse funding
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In his letter to the Commissioners, Minister Chalk sets out the government’s response to their joint calls for a second round of extraordinary COVID-19 and longer-term funding.
The Victims’ Commissioner welcomes the new Victims Code as a “positive step forward for victims”
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Dame Vera Baird said she was “pleased” to see the government had acted upon her suggestions and she looked forward to working with the government on how the Code could be promoted and agencies held to account with the introduction of a Victims’ Law.
The Victims’ Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner respond to the announcement of nearly £11m to support domestic abuse services during the winter
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The winter funding is "much needed" but both Commissioners call on the government to provide longer-term funding to enable services to continue their "critical work" past March 2021.
Inspectors find “serious” CPS errors led to data security breaches
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The Victims’ Commissioner reacts to “alarming” inspectorate findings as it was revealed the CPS was responsible for a significant number of “serious” data security breaches of victims’ personal details.
Victims’ Commissioner responds to the IRAL call for evidence on judicial review
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In her response to the Independent Review of Administrative Law call for evidence, Victims’ Commissioner Dame Vera Baird QC calls on the panel to approach its task with “care and caution” and asked what steps the panel is taking to ensure claimants’ views are sought as part of the reform process.