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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…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes the Home Secretary’s ambitious Domestic Abuse Plan
The horrific impact on survivors and widespread prevalence of domestic abuse has come into sharp focus over the last two…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner extends Easy Read version of survivors survey
Domestic Abuse Commissioner updates and extends Easy Read version of her survey which aims to end ‘postcode lottery’ of servicesCommissioner…
Researchers appointed to produce key report into domestic abuse victims with no access to public funds
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner has today announced the appointment of researchers at the London School of Economics and Political Science,…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes Government commitment to migrant survivors but calls for funding to support ambition
Last October my office published the Safety Before Status report about migrant survivors of domestic abuse. It found that some…
Vulnerable survivors failed as government rejects recommendations that would protect migrant victims of domestic abuse, says Domestic Abuse Commissioner
Domestic Abuse Commissioner critical of government failure to offer safe reporting mechanisms for migrant victims of domestic abuse Government rejected recommendation to create a ‘firewall’…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner pledges to end the ‘postcode lottery’ of domestic abuse services
Commissioner launches ambitious national mapping survey aimed at 2.3m domestic abuse victims across England & WalesComprehensive survey of all victims…
Improving the Family Court response to domestic abuse
Every day I hear from domestic abuse survivors about their experiences in the family courts. Far too often survivors and…