News

Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to government VAWG Strategy 

News, Press release, Statement / December 18, 2025

Today, Thursday 18th December, the government has published its cross-government strategy setting out how it plans to meet its commitment to halve violence against women and girls in decade.    Responding to the commitments set out in the strategy, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, Dame Nicole Jacobs, said: “Domestic abuse is one of the most deeply damaging and pervasive issues that our society faces. Today’s strategy rightly recognises …

Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to government VAWG Strategy  Read More »

Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to government reform of criminal courts and funding for victims services

News / December 2, 2025

Dame Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, said: “It’s clear we need reform and greater investment in the court system and victim services if we’re to build back trust and ensure that victims see justice delivered. “But ultimately what I hear most from survivors is how the lack of understanding amongst court …

Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to government reform of criminal courts and funding for victims services Read More »

3.8 million people subject to domestic abuse in the last year

News / November 26, 2025

 Today, Wednesday 26th November 2025, the ONS has published the latest overview of domestic abuse in England and Wales. The data shows:   Responding to the figures the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Dame Nicole Jacobs, said: “Domestic abuse is a national emergency and with more and more young people experiencing it, it’s clear we need to do …

3.8 million people subject to domestic abuse in the last year Read More »

Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to the removal of the presumption of parental involvement

News, Statement / October 27, 2025

Today, 22 October 2025, the UK Government has announced its intention to repeal the presumption of parental involvement from the Children Act 1989.   For many years, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, the domestic abuse sector and campaigners have spoken out about the risks with presumption of parental involvement, which has contributed to a pro-contact culture and enabled domestic abuse perpetrators to inflict further harm through unsafe contact orders and have called for …

Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to the removal of the presumption of parental involvement Read More »

Majority of Family Court cases involve domestic abuse but system still not responding

News, Press release / October 14, 2025

A damning new report by the Domestic Abuse Tsar has revealed that domestic abuse is ‘everyday business’ for the Family Courts, yet a pro-contact culture and dismissive attitudes towards victim-survivors are contributing to decisions that may be putting children’s safety at significant risk.   The new research led by academics at Loughborough University  – based on …

Majority of Family Court cases involve domestic abuse but system still not responding Read More »

Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to the publication of updated RSE guidance   

News / July 15, 2025

Dame Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, said: “I’m extremely pleased to see that the government has listened to child victims of domestic abuse and taken the necessary action to ensure all children can learn about abusive behaviours in schools.   “It’s a deeply uncomfortable fact that hundreds of thousands of children are …

Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to the publication of updated RSE guidance    Read More »

Government Tsars issue stark warning that PM’s personal commitment to tackle violence against women and girls is at risk without urgent investment

News / June 4, 2025

In an unprecedent intervention, Government Tsars Dame Nicole Jacobs and Baroness Newlove have issued a stark warning to the Prime Minister that his personal commitment to tackle violence against women and girls will not succeed, unless urgent investment is provided at the Spending Review next week. In a letter to Sir Keir Starmer, the Domestic …

Government Tsars issue stark warning that PM’s personal commitment to tackle violence against women and girls is at risk without urgent investment Read More »

Statement from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner in response to the Lord Chancellor’s statement on the Gauke review

News, Statement / May 22, 2025

Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Dame Nicole Jacobs, said: “Following the Lord Chancellor’s statement on the Gauke review, I am encouraged to hear the government recognising the unique risk domestic abusers and stalkers pose to their victims. “It’s right that any perpetrator who breaches a stalking or domestic abuse protective order should still be eligible for a …

Statement from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner in response to the Lord Chancellor’s statement on the Gauke review Read More »

Statement from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner in response to the publication of the Gauke review

News / May 22, 2025

Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, Dame Nicole Jacobs, said: “By adopting these measures the government will be sending a clear message to domestic abusers that they can now offend with little consequence. “I recognise the difficult situation ministers are in and that our approach to sentencing must change to address the prison capacity …

Statement from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner in response to the publication of the Gauke review Read More »

Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to emergency changes to recall measures to ease prison capacity crisis

News, Press release / May 14, 2025

Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Dame Nicole Jacobs, said: “I cannot stress the lack of consideration for victims’ safety and how many lives are being put in danger because of this proposed change. “You are not sent to prison for four years if you do not pose significant risk to your victim or the wider public. Perpetrators …

Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to emergency changes to recall measures to ease prison capacity crisis Read More »

Accessibility by WAH