Police have secured the UK’s first ever female genital mutilation protection order, which bans travel by people who are believed to be at risk of FGM. As some schools broke up for the summer holidays on Friday, Bedfordshire police seized the passports of two young girls who it was thought could be taken to Africa … Continue reading “Police obtain first FGM protection order”

The government has underlined its commitment to support the victims of domestic violence and abuse through a £3.2 million fund to boost the provision of services including refuges. The fund will be open to proposals from local partnerships that demonstrate how the needs of victims could be met in innovative ways, working through collaboration and … Continue reading “£3.2 million funding to help victims of domestic violence and abuse”

The CPS has seen a dramatic increase in the numbers of cases concerning Violence Against Women and Girls (VaWG) – including rape, domestic abuse and sexual abuse. This year, more cases are being referred from the police, charged, prosecuted and convicted than ever before. In 2014/15, 107,104 of these crimes were prosecuted, an increase of … Continue reading “Highest ever numbers of “violence against women” cases being prosecuted and convicted in England and Wales – CPS”