There should be an immediate and unequivocal commitment that the response to VAWG offences is an absolute priority for government, policing, the criminal justice system, and public sector partnerships. This needs to be supported at a minimum by a relentless focus on these crimes; mandated and clear responsibilities; and sufficient funding so that all partner agencies can work effectively as part of a whole-system approach to reduce and prevent the harms these offences are causing.
Police response to violence against women and girls: Final inspection report
Published 17 September 2021Thematic Inspection5 recommendations
Landmark inspection commissioned by the Home Secretary following the murder of Sarah Everard. Found systemic failures in police response to VAWG offences and called for a fundamental shift in priority.
Coverage
The organisations covered are not linked in this record. Check the original report for its scope and addressees.
Recommendations
The relentless pursuit and disruption of adult perpetrators should be a national priority for the police, resourced with the appropriate level of capability and capacity.
Structures and funding should be put in place to make sure victims receive tailored and consistent support.
All chief constables should immediately review and ensure that there are consistently high standards in their forces' responses to violence against women and girls and should be supported in doing so by national standards and data.
Immediate review of use of outcomes 15 and 16 in violence against women and girls offences.