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A domestic abuser who subjected his former partner to abuse and coercive control had his suspended sentence overturned and increased to a term of 4 years and 3 months’ immediate imprisonment after the Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, intervened.
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The Attorney General Ellie Reeves KC MP joined the recent @TheLawSociety inauguration reception, as Brett Dixon took office as the 182nd President.
She also had the valuable opportunity to meet law students and hear about their experiences of entering the profession.
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This government will continue to uphold and defend international law.
This week, I confirmed that the UK stands with the International Criminal Court and we strongly disagree with the sanctions imposed on it.
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Last month, the Government announced plans to roll out specialist rape courts in every Crown Court in England and Wales.
This will speed up rape victims getting their day in court, and provide them with greater support on their journey for justice.
Strengthening the fight against economic crime.
Speaking in the House yesterday, Solicitor General Andy Slaughter KC MP, outlined how the government is determined to make the UK a hostile environment for economic crime.
Yesterday the Attorney General confirmed the national roll out of @CPSUK Victim Transformation Programme providing an enhanced service for victims of domestic abuse.
"I said I would put victims at the heart of the justice system, and we are delivering on that commitment.”
Congratulations to the newly qualified @GovernmentLegal solicitors and barristers!
Solicitor General Andy Slaughter KC MP joined the qualification event, saying "Good legal advice isn't about finding reasons why government can't act. It is about finding the best way it can."
The Attorney General confirmed that @CPSUK Victim Transformation Programme is being rolled out nationwide.
So, what does this mean for victims?
We spoke to the Attorney General and the CPS Deputy Director of the Victims Transformation Programme to find out more.
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My visit to @justiceuk_ and @crownprosecutors shows why it’s important to put victims’ voices at the heart of the justice system.
I recently announced domestic abuse survivors will get a dedicated victim liaison officer in the CPS, supporting them from charge through to trial.
The Attorney General Ellie Reeves KC MP made the case for international law at today's London Conference on International Law.
She argued that international law delivers tangible, domestic benefits for people here in the UK, so it must continue to be defended.
Congratulations to the Rt Hon Ellie Reeves KC MP, sworn in today as Attorney General, and to Andy Slaughter MP as Solicitor General.
They have committed to tackling violence against women and girls and strengthening confidence in our criminal justice system.
Yesterday, Attorney General Ellie Reeves KC MP visited JUSTICE North in Liverpool, where she met frontline workers, legal experts, and people with lived experience of the criminal justice system to hear their views and help ensure the system works for victims.
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Great visit to @CPSUK Mersey-Cheshire to see their dedication to improving services for victims of domestic abuse.
They piloted the Enhanced Service, to be now rolled out nationwide – meaning victim liaison officers will support survivors from charge to trial.
Tackling stalking is a priority as part of our plan to end violence against women and girls.
The Attorney General Ellie Reeves KC MP delivered a powerful address at a Stalking Conference in Sheffield hosted by @CPSUK, @ukhomeoffice and NPCC.
Listen to find out more.
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Yesterday, I visited @free_va, a domestic abuse charity, which provides crucial services to survivors of domestic abuse. I spoke to many brave women and the incredible staff about how we can best support them as they navigate the criminal justice system and rebuild their lives.
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It was great to talk to the BBC about the work this government is doing to support victims of rape with today’s announcement on specialist court rooms, ensuring victims get justice sooner as part of our plan to halve violence against women and girls.
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Today I visited @CPSUK East Midlands to hear firsthand how staff are working tirelessly to hold perpetrators of domestic abuse to account and support victims locally to ensure they receive the justice they deserve.
