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News June 2015

Court Observers Panel 11th June 2015

Since January 14 adult rape trials, both male and female, have been observed by 11 panel members. We are focusing on the use of myths and stereotypes, how the victim and witnesses are supported and how the police collate...

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Serious Crime Act 15, Chapter 9, Part 5 – 76 11th June 2015

You can view the Serious Crime Act 2015 – Chapter 9, Part 5 – 76 here.

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Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy – One Year On 11th June 2015

View the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy – One Year On upadate here    

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Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control 11th June 2015

The Office of Police Crime Commissioner and Northumbria Police Force have developed a training programme in partnership with the Community and Voluntary sector.  It is currently been delivered to ALL officers across the force.  The aim of this training...

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Commissioner Opens Event as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 10th June 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has given her support to an awareness event being held as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Commissioner Baird has funded and will officially open the ‘Keeping safe in the...

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Thousands of Victims Receive Help Through New Service 9th June 2015

Almost 4,000 people have sought help through a new service set up to support victims of crime. Victims First Northumbria has had a total of 3,977 victims of crime referred to it in the first two months since it...

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Commissioner Awards Students for Domestic Abuse Films 8th June 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has awarded Sunderland University students for making films tackling the issue of domestic abuse. First year media students and third year drama students at the University of Sunderland created four short films...

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Commissioner Backs Plans to Double Fine for Using a Mobile Phone When Driving 8th June 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has backed government proposals to double the fine given to motorists who use a mobile phone at the wheel. This would see those who talk, text and use the internet on the...

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Commissioner’s Response to NAO report on Financial Sustainability of Police Forces 4th June 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird said: “As this report from the National Audit Office shows, Northumbria Police has been the force hit hardest by Government cuts. “We have lost 23% of our funding since 2010, compared to...

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Rape Victims Encouraged to Keep Coming Forward 4th June 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner is encouraging victims of rape to continue coming forward to the force. Commissioner Baird made the plea following media reports that a surge in reported rape cases to police is threatening to overwhelm them...

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