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Vera Baird welcomes Victims’ Commissioner’s annual report 8th July 2014

Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird QC, welcomed today’s publication of the Victims’ Commissioner, Baroness Newlove’s annual report and congratulated her on a first year in which she has ensured the needs of victims remain at the heart...

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National Fund Supporting Local Victims 4th July 2014

More than £300,000 has been secured by the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner from a national pot of money to support victims. The money is from a £12.5m fund for innovation for communities across England and Wales announced by...

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Commissioner Takes Concerns to Parliament 17th June 2014

Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner is joining forces with Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Lloyd in raising concerns about proposed legislation which they fear could make it easier for bogus taxi drivers to prey on vulnerable people....

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Commissioner Baird Comments on the Sentencing of Rolf Harris 4th June 2014

This sentencing today sends out an important message to anyone who thinks they are beyond the law. They are not. Rolf Harris used his fame, status, influence and national iconic image to attack young girls. He is a sexual...

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Commissioner Baird Welcomes Shadow Home Secretary’s Commitment 21st May 2014

Northumbria’s Police & Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird QC has today welcomed the announcement by Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper MP, that a future Labour government will give law enforcement agencies new powers to force criminals to handover the profits...

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