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
Government Tsars issue stark warning that PM’s personal commitment to tackle violence against women and girls is at risk without urgent investment
In an unprecedent intervention, Government Tsars Dame Nicole Jacobs and Baroness Newlove have issued a…
Statement from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner in response to the Lord Chancellor’s statement on the Gauke review
Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Dame Nicole Jacobs, said: “Following the Lord Chancellor’s statement on the Gauke…
Statement from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner in response to the publication of the Gauke review
Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, Dame Nicole Jacobs, said: “By adopting these measures…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to emergency changes to recall measures to ease prison capacity crisis
Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Dame Nicole Jacobs, said: “I cannot stress the lack of consideration for…