The Domestic Abuse Commissioner shines a spotlight on the issues that affect all survivors and victims of domestic abuse. On this page you will find the Commissioner’s policy briefings and consultation responses.
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The Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to the Government consultation on the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme Review
Please read our response to the Government consultation on the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme Review: Supplementary Consultation 2022
Response from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales to the Government consultation on the statutory guidance on the Serious Violence Duty
Please read the written submission from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales to the Government consultation on the…
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to government consultation on the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme Statutory Guidance
You can read the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s response to the government consultation on the Domestic Violence Scheme Statutory Guidance which…
The Commissioner responds to the Government’s consultation on the statutory guidance for the Controlling and Coercive Behaviour Offence
Please read the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s response to the Government’s Consultation on the Statutory Guidance for theControlling and Coercive Behaviour…
Early findings from our mapping work
Early findings from our mapping show a huge discrepancy of services across England and Wales, and an acute lack of…
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to Legal Aid Means Test Review Consultation
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner calls for victims and survivors of domestic abuse to be exempt from the legal aid means…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to consultations on joint tenancies and social housing connection requirements
Please read the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s response to the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DHLUC) consultation on the…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner response to consultation on proposed revisions to the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance 2022
Please read the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s response to the consultation on proposed revisions to the Keeping Children Safe in Education…
Victims’ Law – Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s response
Please find the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s response to the Victims’ Law consultation here. View the full consultation document on the Ministry…
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to Independent Review into the ways the Child Maintenance Service supports survivors
Please read the full response and recommendations from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner into the independent review into the ways the…
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s response to the Government’s Conversion Therapy Consultation
Please read the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s submission to the Government’s Consultation on Conversion Therapy here.
Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to Home Affairs Select Committee call for written evidence on Policing priorities
Please click here to read the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s response to the Home Affairs Select Committee call for written evidence…