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Clare Wade KC’s raft of recommendations must be taken together
Two years ago, the former Victims Commissioner and I, among many other campaigners, called for a review of domestic homicide…
Migrant survivors must not be allowed to fall through the cracks, says Domestic Abuse Commissioner as she calls for urgent overhaul of support
Vulnerable migrant survivors of domestic abuse who can’t access public funds “failed” by the current inadequate system, says Domestic Abuse…
Exclusive new mapping data reveals a postcode lottery and patchwork of provision
Exclusive new data reveals huge inequalities for survivors trying to access domestic abuse services across England and Wales A postcode…
Chancellor must put cost of living crisis and domestic abuse at the top of his agenda – lives depend on it
Cost of living crisis is rapidly becoming a national emergency for domestic abuse victims In some cases, this crisis could mean…
Today’s CPS figures show a very worrying trend for domestic abuse victims
Domestic abuse incidents continue to remain high in England and Wales and it is extremely concerning to see the figures…
Serious failings identified in report on police perpetrated domestic abuse, the Commissioner responds
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to joint College of Policing, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service…
Early findings from our mapping show a huge discrepancy of services across England and Wales, and an acute lack of funding that prevents services being able to meet demand
Fewer than half of survivors were able to access the community-based support that they wanted, and only 28% said accessing…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes new Non-Fatal Strangulation offence but calls on Government to ensure effective implementation
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes the introduction of the Non-Fatal Strangulation offence which comes into force today (June 7th) but…
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes draft Victims Bill but says there must be more funding for community based services and ‘by and for’ services
Many people have worked tirelessly to see a Victims Bill and I welcome the draft legislation published today. This Bill…