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Our latest press releases and statements
Migrant victims forced to stay with abusers or face destitution because they can’t access public funds
Report recognises “Immigration abuse” for the first time as being used by abusers as a form of coercion and controlThe…
It’s time for fundamental change
Responding to the findings of the HMICFRS report which calls for violence against women and girls to be treated with…
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to the government’s Violence against Women and Girls Strategy
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Nicole Jacobs, has issued a response to the government’s Violence and Women and Girls Strategy which…
“The family and criminal court system retraumatises victims”, according to a new report
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner is calling for urgent long-term funding and more dedicated specialist court support after a new report…
Rape review: Government must be more “radical and ambitious” if we are to get rape response right.
The Government has apologised to rape victims for low conviction rates today as it published its long-awaited end-to-end rape review….
Domestic abuse is everyone’s business
The first lockdown was downright dangerous for domestic abuse victims – male and female. I am genuinely afraid that this…
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes extra £40m
Today (February 1st) the Domestic Abuse Commissioner has welcomed an announcement of an extra £40m of Ministry of Justice funding…
Commissioners endorse non-fatal strangulation amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill
The Victims’ Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner voice their support for Baroness Newlove’s amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill, which…
Commissioners issue joint letter to Home Secretary on Honour Based Abuse
Victims’ Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner say “little progress” has been made since the HMICFRS Honour Based Abuse inspection recommendations…
Joint statement on Spending Review
The Victims’ Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner respond to the announcement of government funding for domestic abuse in the Spending…
Joint letter calls on the Prime Minister and Chancellor to commit to longer-term, sustainable funding for domestic abuse services
Ahead of the upcoming Spending Review, the Victims’ Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner write a joint letter to the Prime…
The Victims’ Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner respond to the announcement of nearly £11m to support domestic abuse services during the winter
The winter funding is “much needed” but both Commissioners call on the government to provide longer-term funding to enable services…