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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…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes government’s child-centric focus in the Family Court, but greater ambition is needed
In July I presented my report, The Family Court and domestic abuse: achieving cultural change to government calling for wide…
Police report victims of domestic abuse to Immigration Enforcement, ’empowering abusers’
All 43 police forces across England and Wales and the British Transport Police have shared information about victims and survivors…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to Criminal Justice reforms in the King’s Speech
I welcome the emphasis on the criminal justice system in the King’s Speech today. It is absolutely right that this…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes Online Safety Act receiving Royal Assent
Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, says: “The Online Safety Act is a significant step forward in…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to latest domestic abuse crime statistics
Domestic abuse crimes remain high in England and Wales, yet no significant improvements in criminal justice system outcomes are being…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to government reforms for prisoners on short sentences
The Justice Secretary Alex Chalk MP announced today that the government will introduce a presumption against prison sentences of less…
Baroness Newlove appointed Interim Victim’s Commissioner
Today the Ministry of Justice has announced that Baroness Newlove has been appointed as the Interim Victim’s Commissioner. Domestic Abuse…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to news that the killer of Joanna Simpson will not be automatically released from prison
Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner, says: “The friends and family of Joanna Simpson have been campaigning for years for this…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes government’s announcement of Jade’s Law
Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner, says: “Perpetrators of domestic homicide should not be allowed to dictate from the prison cell…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to Operation Soteria Bluestone Rape and Sexual Assault Survivor Survey
Today a new report has been published sharing findings from an ongoing online survey of survivors of rape and sexual…