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.
Children North East has received funding to support its West End Youth Enquiry Service (WEYES) following a successful funding bid to the Supporting Victims’ Fund, which helps Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird strengthen victim services across Northumbria....
Today the Home Office issued a consultation on ‘Reforming the Powers of Police Staff and Volunteers’. The paper explores options for the way Chief Officers designate the powers and roles of police staff and volunteers. The proposals included in...
Northumbria’s Police & Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird QC, has expressed grave reservations that the proposed Trade Union Bill gives the regulator (the certification officer) powers to impose fines on unions of up to £20,000. The government has been consulting...
Domestic abuse is not usually a one-off violent attack. More often it is a deliberate long-term use of coercion to control every part of someone’s life, It can be sexual abuse, financial control, constant criticism, isolation from family and...
More victims of sexual exploitation will be helped thanks to funding from Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird’s Supporting Victims Fund. Changing Lives will receive over £65,000 from the fund to expand their Girls are Proud (GAP) and...
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