Source · HMICFRS
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.
Recommendations
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