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Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird QC, said: “This is welcome news for Northumbria as it will allow us to continue our effective partnership work in deterring young people away from serious and violent crime and enable...
Dame Vera said there was a “public safety issue” that could see serial rapists walk free if victims do not come forward because they don’t want every element of their private life examined. “This is not consent,” she warned....
PCC supports Stephen Lawrence Day For many, Easter is a time of family, togetherness and reflection – making it timely that the first annual Stephen Lawrence Day falls on Easter Monday – April 22. This year is the first...
A law making ‘upskirting’ illegal from this Friday (12 April) has been welcomed by Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Dame Vera Baird, who has supported the campaign to make it an offence. It will mean taking photos underneath another...
Schools throughout Northumbria have been given the opportunity to take part in a ‘first of its kind’ initiative developed to empower young people to speak out about domestic abuse and promote healthy relationships. Launched today (Monday 25 March) ‘Operation...
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