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This article covers statistics on violent offences recorded by the police in the year ending March 2018 and violent crimes estimated by the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) in the same year.
In the lead up to International Women’s Day, Ambassador Holland notes the bravery of Ukrainian women and girls as Russia’s senseless war has devastating impacts on them.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Assaulting a retail worker to be made a standalone criminal offence.
Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of Congo. Statement delivered by the UK at the 54th United Nations Human Rights Council.
Commencement of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims (Amendment) Act 2012 which comes into force on 2 July 2012.
Adapt this sample letter to respond to requests for information about completing domestic violence assessments.
Up to £8.3 million of funding has been granted to 55 organisations providing support to victims of abuse, including counselling, training and community outreach.
'Striking the Balance': Practical Guidance on the application of Caldicott Guardian Principles to Domestic Violence and MARACs (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The independent Angiolini Inquiry was commissioned to uncover circumstances that led to the abduction, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by a police officer.
The King’s Speech will keep violent criminals locked up for longer and put victims front and centre of the criminal justice system.
Statement for Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the interim report on Haiti. Delivered by the UK at the 54th Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Supplementary volume to the main annual Home Office Statistical Bulletin, 'Crime in England and Wales 2009/10'
Use this sample letter to get evidence from an organisation providing domestic violence support services confirming refused admission to a refuge, if you're applying for legal aid for a divorce or separation.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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