Latest news
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29 April 2020‘New money for children affected by domestic abuse must be pre-cursor to legal protections’ – says Victims’ Commissioner
Home Office pledges £3.1m to help children ahead of second reading of Domestic Abuse Bill
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28 April 2020‘Government must urgently act on Home Affairs Committee report’ – Victims’ Commissioner
Recommendations focus on helping those suffering domestic abuse during COVID19 lockdown and beyond
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27 April 2020Home Secretary responds to Victims’ Commissioner’s request for assurance victims will be supported through COVID19
Priti Patel’s response outlines measures to help victims during lockdown
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24 April 2020BLOG: We must ensure we see stalking clearly – especially during COVID19 lockdown
Victims’ Commissioner Dame Vera Baird QC marks National Stalking Awareness week
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23 April 2020Funding boost for online and helpline services for victims of crime praised by Victims’ Commissioner
Ministry of Justice makes £600,000 available and launches a new sexual abuse support webpage
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23 April 2020Pre-charge bail consultation extension is a ‘welcome move’ says Victims’ Commissioner
Home Office responds after calls for submission deadline to be pushed back
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21 April 2020If you haven’t filled in the Victims’ Survey yet, here’s why we still need you to
Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales Dame Vera Baird QC explains why it's so important we can reflect real life…
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17 April 2020Commissioners urge Government to act to provide safe accommodation for fleeing Domestic Abuse victims during lockdown
The Victims’ Commissioner and the Domestic Abuse Commissioner call for Government to bring empty hotel rooms into use as refuges…
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17 April 2020Victims’ Commissioner gives evidence to Home Affairs Committee about effect of COVID-19 lockdown
The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales Dame Vera Baird QC has given evidence to parliament’s Home Affairs Committee during…