Government will announce tougher checks for people buying knives online which could involve a two-step verification
Just 4% of alleged domestic abusers in the police were dismissed over a 12-month period, according to new data from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales. PA Media says:
Dame Nicole Jacobs called for “structural change” to both protect victims and rebuild public confidence in policing.
Launching her criminal justice report today, the commissioner revealed a survey of forces by her office found there had been 1,294 allegations of police-perpetrated domestic abuse (PPDA) in the 12 months to the end of March 2024.
Having good-quality property that is properly maintained, utilised and adaptable to future needs is fundamental to delivering public services. However, the condition of government property has declined over the last decade.
The government has accumulated at least £49bn of maintenance backlog. The government will need to consider the optimal way to manage its assets alongside its long-term investment plans, in addition to the cost of ongoing maintenance, to bring property condition to a satisfactory level.
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