National and regional crime specialists are working closely together to tackle serious and organised crime, in a brand new facility which opened today. The North East Regional Crime Prevention Centre is home to a number of organisations which tackle...
Overview: Following the emergence of widespread allegations in the UK and US about sexual assault and harassment across a wide range of sectors, the Women and Equalities inquired into sexual harassment to gain a better understanding. The Committee is...
Overview: The PCC provides views, evidence and recommendations on the link between pornography and sexual violence. The evidence was discussed at the APPG meeting on the 17th April 2018. Summary: The PCCs response to this consultation raised...
“It is disappointing that the Conservative administration at Northumberland Council have not adhered to the spirit of the legislation – so much so, that a government Minister commented on the delays it had taken the council to consider the...
Dame Vera Baird QC, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, is delighted to announce that her preferred candidate for the Chief Constable post for Northumbria Police is Mr Winton Keenan. Mr Keenen is currently the Temporary Chief Constable for Northumbria...
PCC for Northumbria Dame Vera Baird QC today commented on the Spicer report, the outcome of the serious case review following exploitation of vulnerable children and adults in Newcastle and Operation Sanctuary. Dame Vera said: “Mr Spicer’s report is comprehensive...
Revolving Doors Agency, a national criminal justice charity, has published a new report ‘Spotlight on Violence Against Women and Girls’ (VAWG). The report shines a light on the innovative work that Police and Crime Commissioners across the country are...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird QC comments following the Supreme Court decision that the Metropolitan Police have lost an appeal against two victims of black cab rapist John Worboys, who have won compensation for the failings...
Dear Home Secretary, We are writing to express our concern about the damage cheap alcohol is doing to the North East of England and the pressure that it is putting on our respective police forces. We have chosen to...
This consultation regards the update of existing Sex and Relationship Guidance to ensure that schools are adequately supported in their delivery of two new subjects – ‘Relationships Education’ at primary level and ‘Relationships and Sex Education’ at secondary level...
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