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Fatal domestic abuse reviews renamed to better recognise suicide cases
The Home Office has made changes to reviews conducted after fatal domestic abuse, so that they better recognise often hidden…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to government’s ‘Early Resolution’ plans for the Family Court
Today the Ministry of Justice has published its response to the Private Family Law Early Resolution Consultation which sought views…
Distorted police statistics downplay domestic abuse reports, says Commissioner
Ten per cent fewer domestic abuse crimes have been recorded in new statistics published today, after police were instructed to…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes government’s £2million Flexible Funding pot for domestic abuse survivors
In partnership with Women’s Aid, the government has announced a £2million fund providing financial support to survivors of domestic abuse…
Services should do more to stop domestic abuse killings, says Domestic Abuse Commissioner
The vast majority of victims of domestic homicide were in touch with the police, health services and other public agencies…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes new changes to Victims and Prisoners Bill at Report Stage
“I am pleased to see the return of the Victims and Prisoners Bill to parliament today. This Bill provides a…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to new ONS figures on domestic abuse as charge rates remain unacceptably low
Today the Office of National Statistics has published new figures on domestic abuse which cover the 12 months to 31st…
Domestic Commissioner responds to the Autumn Statement
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Nicole Jacobs, says: “Domestic abuse has a significant personal cost to victims and an economic cost…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to Sentencing Bill and Criminal Justice Bill
Today, the Home Office and the Ministry of Justice have announced the first reading of two Bills in relation to…