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Statement
Greater clarity from UK government needed on reform to the criminal justice system to better protect survivors
March 19, 2025
Today, the UK government has published its initial response to my report – Shifting the Scales - that lifted the lid on the criminal justice...
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Commissioner responds to introduction of Crime and Policing Bill
February 25, 2025
Today the Crime and Policing Bill will be introduced in Parliament. Responding, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, Dame Nicole Jacobs, said: “I’m...
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Commissioner calls to end justice lottery for domestic abuse victims
January 22, 2025
Read the Commissioner's new report Shifting the scales: Transforming the criminal justice response to domestic abuse. Full report here, Executive summary here. New report from...
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Domestic Abuse Commissioner awarded Damehood
January 1, 2025
We are delighted to announce that Nicole Jacobs, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, has been awarded a Damehood in recognition of her...
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Commissioner responds to the Family Justice Council’s new guidance
December 19, 2024
Last week the Family Justice Council published guidance to help the Family Court respond to a child’s unexplained reluctance, resistance or refusal to spend time...
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Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to tougher homicide sentencing measures
December 6, 2024
Today the Ministry of Justice announced two new statutory aggravating factors for murder sentencing, along with a review of homicide law and sentencing. The Domestic...
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Helping child victims of domestic abuse in crisis
November 20, 2024
To coincide with World Children's Day today, Buttle UK have written a guest blog about how they support children affected by domestic abuse.Please note that...
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A survivor’s drive to campaign for accessible court transcripts
November 12, 2024
A survivor outlines her experience and her drive to campaign for accessible court transcripts, to aid recovery. 'Open Justice' is a term that the government...
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The difference one survivor is making in Surrey and beyond
October 31, 2024
My name is Kerry and I am the Lead Facilitator for D.A.SEEN, formally known as the Surrey Survivor Steering Group. Started in lockdown in 2020,...
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We are one – Using poetry to heal after domestic abuse
October 3, 2024
My name is Rachel. I am survivor, woman, mother, warrior, friend, health professional and a poet. I am very proud to say that I am...
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All domestic abuse perpetrators must be exempt from the early release scheme, says Commissioner
September 25, 2024
“I am deeply concerned to hear that 37 prisoners – who were serving sentences for breaching restraining orders – were released in error under the...
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Domestic Abuse Commissioner publishes immediate priorities for criminal justice system
September 11, 2024
Today, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner has published a briefing highlighting her immediate priorities for change in the criminal justice response to domestic abuse. The briefing...
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