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The Serious Violence Duty Commences on 31st January
The Serious Violence Duty, which is encompassed in the Police Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 is part of the Government’s broad approach to prevent and reduce serious violence. The key strands being a multi-agency public health approach to understanding the drivers and impacts of serious violence, and a focus on prevention and early intervention.
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Victims’ Bill Consultation
The government’s proposed Victims’ Bill, which aims to improve services and support for victims of crime, will impact on the work of local authorities in a number of ways. Ahead of legislation being drawn up, the government is consulting on how best to deliver justice for victims. This briefing advises members of key areas under consultation and the current proposals.
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Police and Crime Plan for London 2021-2025
The draft Police and Crime Plan (published on 16 November) sets out the Mayor’s priorities on crime and policing for the period 2021-2025. The Plan also covers the annual budget for the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), the funding of crime prevention work and commissioned services to support victims of crime.
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Domestic Abuse Act
This briefing is to provide an update on the implementation of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, following the act receiving Royal Assent in April 2021.
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Home Office’s Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy
This briefing alerts members to the main components and policy implications of the Home Office’s Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls strategy, published on 21 July 2021.