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New measures in the Crime and Policing Bill will disregard and pardon unjust 'child prostitution' convictions and cautions received before the law changed in 2015.
Richard Wright KC will lead independent review as part of government mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.
Journalists now have a dedicated point of contact in every police force in the UK to get support when faced with abuse and threats of violence
New UK capabilities will target criminals who profit from child sexual abuse, part of the government’s pledge to halve violence against women and girls.
Eight new areas join pilot scheme reducing child trafficking victim decision times from 471 to 101 days, helping children access support faster.
Government announces crackdown on 'honour'-based abuse.
Access to AI-enabled investigation tools expanded to all police forces in England and Wales, helping officers identify, expose and take down criminal networks.
Victims of domestic abuse to be protected under a £53 million drive to target most dangerous offenders.
Children and vulnerable people being criminally exploited by gangs will be better protected under new measures, as part of the government's Plan for Change.
Thousands more victims to access life-saving support through a £19.9 million investment in specialist services.
Foreign nationals who commit sex offences will be excluded from asylum protections in the UK as part of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.
Survivors of domestic abuse across North Wales will be better protected due to the further expansion of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders.
Minister Phillips today delivered a speech on the government's plan to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation.
This International Women’s Day, the government has reiterated its commitment to halving violence against women and girls in a decade.
Victims in Cleveland will be better protected from domestic abusers following the expansion of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs).
In one of the biggest legislative updates to policing for decades, a package of new laws will tackle antisocial behaviour, shop theft and street crime.
Raneem’s Law has launched to embed the first domestic abuse specialists in 999 control rooms across five forces and ensure victims receive specialist support.
Victims of domestic abuse will be better protected as part of a new law ensuring even more abusers face tougher management from police and probation.
More victims will be empowered to have their cases independently reviewed, as the Home Secretary unveils further action to tackle grooming gangs.
Stalking victims will be better protected under a raft of new measures unveiled by the Home Office.
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