The Domestic Abuse Commissioner shines a spotlight on the issues that affect all survivors and victims of domestic abuse. Please stay up-to-date with our latest news, media statements and blog posts. If you work in the media and would like to get in touch, please contact us at [email protected]
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Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to tougher homicide sentencing measures
Today the Ministry of Justice announced two new statutory aggravating factors for murder sentencing, along with a review of homicide…
All domestic abuse perpetrators must be exempt from SDS40, says Commissioner
“I am deeply concerned to hear that 37 prisoners – who were serving sentences for breaching restraining orders – were…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner publishes immediate priorities for criminal justice system
Today, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner has published a briefing highlighting her immediate priorities for change in the criminal justice response…
Commissioner warns early release scheme puts domestic abuse victims at risk
Today, an early prison release scheme comes into effect that will see some offenders released after serving 40% of their…
Help us improve funding and services for child domestic abuse victims
Contact [email protected] for access to the survey Today the Domestic Abuse Commissioner is calling on professionals who support child victims…
Commissioner responds to new measures to temporarily delay some imprisonments
In response to the ongoing prison overcrowding crisis, magistrates were yesterday requested to temporarily delay the imprisonment of some individuals….
Commissioner says domestic abuse victims must be kept safe amidst response to prison overcrowding crisis
Today the new Government has announced plans to temporarily reduce the point at which prisoners are automatically released from 50%…
Commissioner warns Prime Minister: Victims must not suffer consequences of prison crisis
Today the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Nicole Jacobs has written to the Prime Minister calling for urgent action to address the…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner sets out her priorities for a new Government
Today the Domestic Abuse Commissioner has set out her priorities for a new Government, including recommendations across: Domestic abuse service…