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.
Dame Vera Baird, Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has expressed concern at reports in the press that rape complainants are being told by police that they ‘are not allowed’ to have counselling since it may prejudice them if...
The National Appropriate Adult Network (Naan) has released a report warning that over 100,000 vulnerable people were detained and interviewed by police without an appropriate adult If a vulnerable person is held in custody, they should have their rights...
Northumbria wins prestigious gold national award for custody visiting. Northumbria Independent Custody Visitors Scheme has won a prestigious national award for the quality of its independent custody visiting scheme. The inaugural Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA*) Quality Assurance awards...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird has given her support to a letter urging the government to hold an inquiry into how family courts in England and Wales treat victims of abuse. Startling figures show that at...
Dame Vera Baird has been appointed the new Victims’ Commissioner and will take over the role from Baroness Newlove in mid-June 2019. Dame Vera’s responsibilities will include promoting the interests of victims and witnesses, ensuring that their voices are...
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