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 aimed to explore two ways in which the Government might increase reporting of forced marriage, identify potential perpetrators and improve protection for victims. Consideration was given to the possibility of: Introducing a legal duty requiring professionals to...
The Joint Committee on Human Rights sought views on the Draft Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill Scrutiny. In this response, three key areas are highlighted where more is needed to ensure that the draft domestic abuse bill adequately protects...
In December 2018, the APCC lead for Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking PCC Mark Burns-Williamson, highlighted the ongoing government reforms to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) in relation to modern slavery and called for PCCs to provide their views...
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This consultation sought views on the draft guidance that has been produced to support the reformed police complaints system, based on regulations from the Home Office and the input of policing and non-policing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,...
This inquiry aimed to look at the wider use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in cases where any form of harassment or other discrimination is alleged. It follows the Women and Equalities Committee’s recent inquiry into sexual harassment in the...
The annual survey invites stakeholders to give their views on all aspects of the work of HM Inspectorate of Prisons over the last 12 months. To read the PCC’s questionnaire response, please click on the following link: HM Inspectorate of...
This consultation response provides an oversight of the work Northumbria is carrying out regarding financial crimes and scamming. It includes the views of our stakeholders in the police and members of our Age Advisory Group. To read the full...
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