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A duty to protect: Police use of protective measures in cases involving violence against women and girls

25 August 2021 Super-complaint Joint with College of Policing, IOPC 3 recommendations

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.

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National — applies to all forces

Recommendations

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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