Dame Vera said there was a “public safety issue” that could see serial rapists walk free if victims do not come forward because they don’t want every element of their private life examined. “This is not consent,” she warned....
In February 2019, the House of Commons resolved to establish a committee to join with a committee of the House of Lords to consider the draft bill. This committee sought written evidence on the measures and reforms proposed within...
PCC supports Stephen Lawrence Day For many, Easter is a time of family, togetherness and reflection – making it timely that the first annual Stephen Lawrence Day falls on Easter Monday – April 22. This year is the first...
Groups supporting their neighbourhoods and communities across Northumbria have again been invited to apply for money from Police and Crime Commissioner Dame Vera Baird QC’s Community Fund. Launched this week, the 2019/20 fund is available for activities or projects...
A law making ‘upskirting’ illegal from this Friday (12 April) has been welcomed by Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Dame Vera Baird, who has supported the campaign to make it an offence. It will mean taking photos underneath another...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird’s long-standing support for the region’s LGBTQ community, has been recognised as she is named as an awards ceremony finalist. Celebrating the positive contributions made by individuals, organisations and groups, the LGBTQ...
Phone apps and smart technologies can pose a risk to victims of stalking, who mustn’t be afraid of reporting anything out of the ordinary – that’s the message being stressed by Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner and the Force...
The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Dame Vera Baird has toured the Tyne and Wear Metro to see how it is kept safe and secure for the customers who use the service. The visit comes as Nexus, which...
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