Sir John Gillen QC PC, a recently retired Court of Appeal Judge, is leading an independent review into how the law and procedures in Northern Ireland deal with serious sexual offences. He published a preliminary report containing draft recommendations...
This consultation sought views on the draft guidance that has been produced to support the reformed police complaints system, based on regulations from the Home Office and the input of policing and non-policing bodies. To read the full response,...
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) today announced that they will launch an inquiry into how the personal information of victims in sexual offence cases is accessed and handled. Dame Vera Baird, Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, has been...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird QC, has welcomed national measures to boost conviction rates in domestic violence and has praised local volunteers who helped her compile a court observer’s report which is influencing positive change for...
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, were raised voices and violence – and a child as frightened as a mouse… That is the harsh reality for some children at Christmas as is being highlighted in...
The three Police and Crime Commissioners for the North East have today slammed the Home Secretary for increasing council tax bills to fund policing, instead of the Government providing a fair funding settlement for the communities of Cleveland, Durham & Darlington and...
The three Police and Crime Commissioners for the North East have today slammed the Home Secretary for increasing council tax bills to fund policing, instead of the Government providing a fair funding settlement for the communities of Cleveland, Durham & Darlington and...
Northumbria Police and Dame Vera Baird QC have launched a dedicated website to support victims of domestic abuse – as part of an innovative regional project. The project, called ‘A Whole System Approach’ was first developed in Northumbria, by...
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