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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…
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…