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In response to the publication of Baroness Louise Casey’s review into the Met, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Nicole Jacobs, said: “The findings of Louise Casey’s year-long review could not be more distressing or damning: “institutional racism, misogyny and homophobia” which we see play out every day has extremely serious consequences for victims and survivors.  “The experiences …

The time for lip service is over, says Domestic Abuse Commissioner.   Read More »

Two years ago, the former Victims Commissioner and I, among many other campaigners, called for a review of domestic homicide sentencing over concerns about gendered disparities in sentencing and more broadly in the criminal justice system.   That review was completed last June, and I am delighted to read Clare Wade KC’s very comprehensive report which …

Clare Wade KC’s raft of recommendations must be taken together Read More »

Domestic abuse incidents continue to remain high in England and Wales and it is extremely concerning to see the figures released by the Crown Prosecution Service today appear to show we are going in entirely the wrong direction for victims when it comes to the criminal justice system. The figures show that the volume of …

Today’s CPS figures show a very worrying trend for domestic abuse victims Read More »

The Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to joint College of Policing, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service (HMICFRS) and Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) report on police perpetrated domestic abuse (PPDA).  Nicole Jacobs says the report has highlighted serious and deeply concerning findings and forces must take swift and extensive action …

Serious failings identified in report on police perpetrated domestic abuse, the Commissioner responds Read More »

The Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes the introduction of the Non-Fatal Strangulation offence which comes into force today (June 7th) but says a co-ordinated implementation strategy is needed by Government, so the new offence has the impact that is so desperately needed.  Nicole Jacobs said today: “This offence must not be allowed to sit on the …

Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes new Non-Fatal Strangulation offence but calls on Government to ensure effective implementation Read More »