Greater Manchester’s Police and Crime Commissioner is calling on communities to stand together and say no to domestic violence. Greater Manchester Police dealt with 60,464 cases of domestic abuse in the 12 months to September, an increase of 1,715 compared with the previous year. While an increase in incidents suggests that more people are coming … Continue reading “Let’s make a stand against domestic violence – Commissioner”

He will set the policing agenda for 2.5m people in Greater Manchester. The police and crime commissioners will: provide a strong and powerful voice for communities and represent views about how crime is prevented and its consequences are tackled have a statutory duty to set a police and crime plan for their force area and … Continue reading “Tony Lloyd Police & Crime Commisioner”

Greater Manchester Police is one of four forces who have been chosen to take part in a 12 month pilot of the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) or “Clare’s Law” as it is more commonly known. The pilot began on 6  September 2012 and will give members of the public a formal mechanism to make … Continue reading “Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme -DVDS (Clare’s Law) Sept. 2012”

Director of public prosecutions, Keir Starmer, to reveal that strategy of  prioritising violence against women has been success. Domestic violence  conviction rates are at their highest after a four-year campaign by prosecutors  to tackle violence against women and girls.      Click here  for the full article

Forcing someone to marry is to become a criminal offence in England and Wales, leaving parents who coerce their children into a marriage facing the prospect of prison, David Cameron has confirmed. The prime minister said he had listened to concerns that making forced marriage a specific criminal offence could deter victims from coming forward … Continue reading “Forced marriage to become criminal offence”

From 1 April 2012 migrants will be able to apply under the Destitution Domestic Violence (DDV) concession if they: intend to apply for permission to settle in the UK following the breakdown of their relationship as a result of domestic violence; and  require access to public funds. The introduction of the Destitution Domestic Violence (DDV) … Continue reading “The Destitution Domestic Violence (DDV) Concession – replacing the Sojourner Project”

20 December 2011: More than 100 domestic abusers have been barred from their partners’ homes in Greater Manchester. The use of Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPO), which force offenders to leave residences and stay away from victims, began in the area in July. The orders are being tested by the Greater Manchester, Wiltshire and West … Continue reading “Domestic Violence Protection Orders let victims ‘escape’”

The region’s chief prosecutor has ordered that cases should be prepared against suspects using evidence from other witnesses. They could include neighbours or children – as well as photographs of injuries taken by police and even transcripts of 999 calls.  It is part of a crackdown on attacks on people in the home ahead of … Continue reading “Domestic violence suspects to face court even if victim scared to give evidence”

Shake-Up Of Domestic Violence Laws Planned – December 2011 Ministers are planning a shake-up of domestic violence laws that could see “controlling” partners face criminal charges. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is to launch a new consultation within days aimed at bringing in a legal definition of what constitutes abuse against a spouse or partner. … Continue reading “Shake-Up Of Domestic Violence Laws Planned”