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28/11/2012
Met Police Conduct Domestic Violence Crackdown
Met Police have made 264 arrests in London as part of a week-long crackdown on domestic violence.
Statistics show one in three women will suffer some form of physical or sexual abuse by their partner.
Assistant Commissioner Simon Byrne said: "Suffering behind closed doors should not and cannot be ignored.
"The scale of the violence and abuse caused by those in domestic relationships is shocking.
"We all have a responsibility to put a stop to domestic violence."
(GK)
Statistics show one in three women will suffer some form of physical or sexual abuse by their partner.
Assistant Commissioner Simon Byrne said: "Suffering behind closed doors should not and cannot be ignored.
"The scale of the violence and abuse caused by those in domestic relationships is shocking.
"We all have a responsibility to put a stop to domestic violence."
(GK)
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Harman to deliver speech on domestic violence privacy law
Solicitor General Harriet Harman will discuss a new law protecting the identities of domestic violence victims at a conference tomorrow. Ms Harman, who is the keynote speaker at the Domestic Abuse Regional Conference, in Newmarket, will discuss the new law, which grants courts the power to prevent the press and media from identifying a witness.
20 October 2008
Domestic Violence Victims To Receive Extra Support
Victims of domestic violence will receive extra help and support from six new Specialist Domestic Violence Courts (SDVCs), announced today. The new courts will be in Wales, the East Midlands, North East, North West and South East.
Domestic Violence Victims To Receive Extra Support
Victims of domestic violence will receive extra help and support from six new Specialist Domestic Violence Courts (SDVCs), announced today. The new courts will be in Wales, the East Midlands, North East, North West and South East.
07 December 2011
Dawn Raids Lead To 64 Domestic Violence Arrests
A total of 64 suspected perpetrators of domestic violence and hate crime have been arrested during a series of raids carried out across London on Wednesday morning. The Metropolitan Police Service (Met) said the raids were part of 'Operation Athena', targeting "dangerous and prolific" offenders to justice at addresses across London's 32 boroughs.
Dawn Raids Lead To 64 Domestic Violence Arrests
A total of 64 suspected perpetrators of domestic violence and hate crime have been arrested during a series of raids carried out across London on Wednesday morning. The Metropolitan Police Service (Met) said the raids were part of 'Operation Athena', targeting "dangerous and prolific" offenders to justice at addresses across London's 32 boroughs.
14 February 2006
Campaign calls on friends to report domestic violence
A new advertising campaign aimed at encouraging friends of victims of domestic violence to report offences was launched today.
Campaign calls on friends to report domestic violence
A new advertising campaign aimed at encouraging friends of victims of domestic violence to report offences was launched today.
15 December 2003
National domestic abuse helpline launched
Thousands of women experiencing domestic abuse will potentially benefit from a £2 million national domestic violence helpline, launched today by Comic Relief supporter and comedienne Dawn French.
National domestic abuse helpline launched
Thousands of women experiencing domestic abuse will potentially benefit from a £2 million national domestic violence helpline, launched today by Comic Relief supporter and comedienne Dawn French.
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