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Responding to the HMIC and HMCPSI Report – ‘Living in fear – the police and CPS response to harassment and stalking’, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner and APCC Victims Lead Dame Vera Baird QC said: 6th July 2017

“This report highlights some significant current issues with the way that police throughout the UK, and the CPS, are dealing with harassment and stalking. “Northumbria Police is committed to improving its response and I have been assured by the...

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Vera and team join the fight against cancer 5th July 2017

Dame Vera Baird QC and colleagues from Northumbria’s Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) have their running shoes at the ready, ahead of taking part in this week-end’s Race for Life. Setting off from Exhibition Park in...

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Vera Baird calls for alcohol licensing law changes across UK 30th June 2017

Vera Baird calls for alcohol licensing law changes across UK Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird is once again calling on the Government to deliver an increase in the minimum price of alcohol across ALL of the UK....

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“Our prisons need saving from this current chaos”, say Dame Vera Baird 22nd June 2017

“Our prisons need saving from this current chaos”, are the words of Dame Vera Baird, backing the sentiments of the Howard League for Penal Reform’s response to a ‘devastating’ report on support for prisoners. On the same day that...

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‘Our police forces need to be properly funded’ says Dame Vera Baird 22nd June 2017

Over the last few days, there has been comments made by Government Ministers stating that police funding has been protected and Dame Vera Baird QC, Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is providing clarity from an “on the ground...

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