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Our latest press releases and statements
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…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to Metropolitan Police investigations into more than 1,600 police officers and staff
The Metropolitan police force has announced the ‘largest reform of culture and standards in decades’, including: 100 police officers have…
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to the government response to Committee inquiry on so-called honour-based abuse
The government has today published its response to the Women and Equalities Select Committee report into so-called honour based abuse….
Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes new measures to protect victims of domestic abuse
The Ministry of Justice has today announced a new scheme to tag hundreds of prison leavers at risk of abusing…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to police gross misconduct reforms
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to reforms to police dismissals announced by the Home Office today. The reforms include: Officers…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to Committee report on the growing use of smart home devices in domestic abuse
Today, the Culture, Media and Sport Committee has published its report Connect tech: smart or sinister, which warns that the use…