Common sense has prevailed thanks to partnership working, which included support from Northumbria’s Police & Crime Commissioner Vera Baird QC. The government had originally stated that they were to stop support for families bereaved by homicide prior to 2010....
Following the recent publication of Her Majesties Inspectorate of Constabulary’s report “Everyone’s business: Improving police response to domestic abuse”, the Home Secretary, Theresa May MP, is establishing a national oversight group to improve practice. Vera Baird QC has asked...
When a famous man is acquitted of sexual assault, there is always an outcry against the people who accused him and often against the criminal justice system for giving them airspace. Let us hope, if not expect, that the...
Vera Baird QC response to the Home Office Consultation – Licensing Act 2003 Thank you for providing the opportunity to comment on your proposed reforms to fees charged under the Licensing Act 2003. This consultation is very welcome and...
Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes decision to re-examine domestic abuse figures Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed a Government decision to look again at domestic abuse figures. Crime Prevention Minister Norman Baker made the announcement after Vera Baird...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird today announced her delight that the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and Northumbria Police are now accredited Living Wage employers. The Living Wage is an hourly rate set independently by...
Bellingham youth groups have found a new place to meet thanks to partnership work. The youth group and the army cadets were left in a dilemma after they heard the old Magistrates Court building where they met was to...
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