Super-complaint
Joint with College of Policing, IOPC
A duty to protect: Police use of protective measures in cases involving violence against women and girls
Published 25 August 2021
Super-complaint from Centre for Women's Justice about police failure to use pre-charge bail, DVPOs, NMOs and restraining orders. Found 15 recommendations including 10 for chief constables/NPCC.
3
Recommendations
National — applies to all forces
Recommendations (3)
| # | Recommendation | Directed at | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Commission research on whether bail reduces re-offending and protects victims | Home Office | — |
| 5 | Accelerate consideration of creating bespoke offence of breaching pre-charge bail | Home Office and Ministry of Justice | — |
| 6 | Review mechanism for informing police of NMOs and propose remedies for improvement | Ministry of Justice and Home Office | — |