Domestic abuse pledge
CHESHIRE’S Police And Crime Commissioner (PCC) has vowed to help influence proposed legislation from the Government on its approach to dealing with domestic abuse.
A consultation has been launched to obtain feedback on the draft Domestic Abuse Bill.
It seeks to address the issue at every stage from prevention through to rehabilitation.
Through the consultation, the Government wants to harness the knowledge and expertise of victims and survivors, support organisations and research experts. They are also interested in hearing the views of professionals across policing, criminal justice, health, welfare, education and local authorities who deal with these issues every day. Cheshire PCC David Keane said: “Domestic abuse is a highly complex issue that has the potential to cause life changing harm to victims and their families. Therefore, reforms that seek to further recognise the many ways in which such abusive behaviour can be perpetrated, and seeks to further protect people who suffer such abuse, are welcome.
“It is essential that any such reforms consider and are interlinked with the broader response to ● domestic abuse, which includes the sustainable and adequate funding of refuges so those fleeing domestic abuse can do so to a place where they feel and can be safe.
“I will be taking a keen interest in reading the detail of the Government’s consultation on the draft Domestic Abuse Bill and will be working both locally and nationally to respond and influence the final legislation.”