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Consultation on how victims give court evidence welcomed by Vera Baird 20th January 2015

Moves by the Director of Public Prosecutions to ensure victims in court know what to expect when giving evidence, have been welcomed by Vera Baird. The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner said she was totally in favour of telling...

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Vera Baird Statement Regarding Ched Evans 8th January 2015

“OAFC has a proud tradition of family values and I am glad that this decision has not undermined that. “Ched Evans has now offered a limited apology, though not for his actions on the night in question and so...

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Open Letter to Mike Ashley Regarding Ched Evans 5th January 2015

Dear Mr Ashley, I am writing to you following media speculation that Oldham Athletic Football Club has received reassurances from its biggest sponsor Sports Direct that they will not withdraw £1m sponsorship if Oldham sign Ched Evans, despite Oldham’s...

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Commissioner Welcomes New Domestic Violence Offence 19th December 2014

Vera Baird has welcomed the Home Secretary’s announcement that there is to be a new criminal offence of domestic abuse which will carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison as well as a fine. The offence will...

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Women and Girls Football Derby 15th December 2014

Girls from John Spence Community High School in North Shields represented Newcastle United Foundation against Biddick College in Sunderland in a 7v7 football match. The game was organised as part of the FA Women & Girls programme and Building...

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