Forces tell domestic abuse victims they will remain a priority

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College updating APP on recording of non-crime hate incidents - The Home Office is introducing a new Code of Practice on recording and retaining personal data for non-crime hate incidents, a draft of which was laid before Parliament on March 13.

Action Fraud and forces overwhelmed by 'volume and complexity' of cases - Senior officials at the Home Office and National Crime Agency, alongside the Commissioner of the City of London Police, gave evidence to the Public Accounts Committee in December.

West Yorkshire pauses DHEP programme - The force has confirmed it will be re-opening the IPLDP route as an alternative.

Wiltshire creates RCT 'suitability framework' following online petition - The change follows protests and an online petition alleging an officer had links to a recently banned Hunt.

Forces tell domestic abuse victims they will remain a priority

UK forces are preparing for cases of domestic violence to rise due to the lock down restrictions.

Date - 26th March 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

Many forces have put out messages to potential victims, assuring them that they will still be a priority through this period and they are still able to access support. A report on the impact of Covid-19 on domestic abuse World Health Organisation...

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College updating APP on recording of non-crime hate incidents

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