Welcome to the website of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales is the independent voice for victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
Nicole Jacobs was appointed in 2019 as the first Domestic Abuse Commissioner and was reappointed for her second three-year term in 2022.
“I am delighted to be the Domestic Abuse Commissioner.
Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales
“I will use my unique statutory powers to champion victims and survivors of all ages, status, and backgrounds, and will shine a light on good practice and practices that fall short to end the postcode lottery of domestic abuse services in England and Wales.”
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Legislation needed to tackle police perpetrated abuse, says Commissioner
Part I of the Angiolini Inquiry, published last month, looked at the circumstances and failures…
Police abuse hotline is a start but forces must properly deal with complaints, says Commissioner
Today the Domestic Abuse Commissioner has responded to the announcement of a new national line…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to new report revealing the scale of domestic homicide and suicide
The Domestic Homicides and Suspected Victim Suicides 2022-2023 Report, released today, examining domestic abuse related…