Tag: Domestic abuse
Police 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 a misconceived move” and “bad for victims.”
GPs 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 abolished – it’s as simple as that."
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 would create an offence of strangulation or asphyxiation.
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.”
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 letter calls on the Prime Minister and Chancellor to commit to longer-term, sustainable funding for domestic abuse services
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.
Victims’ Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcome the announcement of additional funds to support domestic abuse and sexual violence services
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
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 and Domestic Abuse Commissioner respond to the announcement of nearly £11m to support domestic abuse services during the winter
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.
Joint letter from Victims’ Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner calls for second round of extraordinary COVID-19 funding
The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, Dame Vera Baird QC, and the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Nicole Jacobs, have called on the government to provide essential funding to support victims’ services through to the end of the financial year.
Victims’ Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner express concerns about the drop in domestic abuse and rape prosecutions and cases charged
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to be a uniquely dangerous time for those subjected to domestic abuse and rape, and it is vital that they can access the justice they deserve.