“This report highlights some significant current issues with the way that police throughout the UK, and the CPS, are dealing with harassment and stalking. “Northumbria Police is committed to improving its response and I have been assured by the...
Dame Vera Baird QC and colleagues from Northumbria’s Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) have their running shoes at the ready, ahead of taking part in this week-end’s Race for Life. Setting off from Exhibition Park in...
Vera Baird calls for alcohol licensing law changes across UK Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird is once again calling on the Government to deliver an increase in the minimum price of alcohol across ALL of the UK....
“Our prisons need saving from this current chaos”, are the words of Dame Vera Baird, backing the sentiments of the Howard League for Penal Reform’s response to a ‘devastating’ report on support for prisoners. On the same day that...
Over the last few days, there has been comments made by Government Ministers stating that police funding has been protected and Dame Vera Baird QC, Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is providing clarity from an “on the ground...
The Prime Minister has pledged to work with “humility and resolve’ to make our country stronger, fairer, safer and more united. The content of the Queen’s Speech however shows a government of chaos that has had to fiddle the...
Three men and two women have been sentenced for people trafficking into the UK for exploitation at a case heard today at Leeds Crown Court. Robert Dolinski, 38 was sentenced to 3 years 2 months for 1 count of...
Northumbria Police have praised their fantastic volunteer cadets – after the teenagers racked up more than 1,000 hours of volunteering in just ONE WEEK. Around 300 of the police cadets volunteered across the force area as part of National...
Overview This Government consultation gathered views on whether there should be a new still cider and perry duty band below 7.5% ABV. In this response, the PCC agrees with the prospect of a new tax band, raises the issues...
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