Here you will find press releases that relate to the Commissioners role specifically in Northumbria. All media enquiries should be made to the OPCC by telephoning 0191 221 9800.
The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird was given a special mention in the Stephen Lawrence Memorial Lecture by the Home Secretary. The Commissioner’s work in championing ending violence against women and girls was mentioned at the yearly...
The Commons Education Committee inquiry has reported that all schools in England should have to teach sex and relationships education (SRE) – this is an issue that Vera Baird has campaigned about for many years. The Northumbria Police and...
High quality relationships and sex education must become part of the national curriculum to tackle Child Sexual Exploitation, Vera Baird has said. The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner has long supported the education of schoolchildren about the problem of...
A proposal to apply a small increase to the police element (precept) of Council Tax has been supported by the Northumbria Police & Crime Panel today. Northumbria’s Police & Crime Commissioner Vera Baird QC, asked for the views of...
Today’s United Nation’s International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is being supported by Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner. The yearly event, held on 6 February, raises awareness of the harmful practice affecting millions of women...
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