Welcome to the website of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales is the independent voice for victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
Nicole Jacobs was appointed in 2019 as the first Domestic Abuse Commissioner and was reappointed for her second three-year term in 2022.
“I am delighted to be the Domestic Abuse Commissioner.
Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales
“I will use my unique statutory powers to champion victims and survivors of all ages, status, and backgrounds, and will shine a light on good practice and practices that fall short to end the postcode lottery of domestic abuse services in England and Wales.”
Latest news
Commissioner responds to the number of domestic abuse related suicides overtaking intimate partner killings for the second year in a row
Today, 25th March 2025, findings from the Domestic Homicide Project show that that for a…
Greater clarity from UK government needed on reform to the criminal justice system to better protect survivors
Today, the UK government has published its initial response to my report – Shifting the…
Commissioner responds to introduction of Crime and Policing Bill
Today the Crime and Policing Bill will be introduced in Parliament. Responding, the Domestic Abuse…
Commissioner calls to end justice lottery for domestic abuse victims
Read the Commissioner’s new report Shifting the scales: Transforming the criminal justice response to domestic…