The Angiolini Inquiry, an independent inquiry into how an off-duty Metropolitan police officer was able to abduct, rape and murder a member of the public, has published its Part I report findings today. The report is the first of three that will be published by Lady Elish Angiolini. In response to the report, the Domestic …
Failure to take abuse seriously empowers police perpetrators, says Commissioner Read More »
Today, the Culture, Media and Sport Committee has published its report Connect tech: smart or sinister, which warns that the use of smart technology and connected devices in facilitating domestic abuse is becoming a growing problem. The Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales says: “Perpetrators of domestic abuse will manipulate new technology such as smart home …
I welcome the evaluation of the Home Office Support for Migrant Victims pilot, which shows the positive impact of support for victims of domestic abuse without recourse to public funds. My Safety Before Status research found that victims and survivors with insecure immigration status are currently shut out of vital routes to safety and security. Without recourse …
Today (February 1st) the Domestic Abuse Commissioner has welcomed an announcement of an extra £40m of Ministry of Justice funding for support services to help victims of rape and domestic abuse in England and Wales. “I am delighted that domestic abuse services in England and Wales will be receiving extra funds from the Government to …
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes extra £40m Read More »
