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Progress to improve the way in which domestic violence and abuse cases are handled in Northern Ireland has been disappointing , the chief inspector of criminal justice has said.
Jacqui Durkin said she was disappointed at the pace of progress after a 2019 report that outlined necessary changes.
A follow-up review was published on Wednesday.
It found just one recommendation had been fully achieved.
The Criminal Justice Inspection NI review reported that four other recommendations were partially achieved and two not achieved at all.
Ms Durkin said action was more urgent than ever .
The review found key recommendations to implement an advocacy service to support victims of domestic violence and abuse and establish regional domestic violence and abuse courts were not completed.
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MP Abrahams fears domestic abuse is ‘under-reported’ and ‘hidden’ in Oldham Date published: 16 April 2021
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams
Speaking in a House of Commons debate on amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill, Oldham East and Saddleworth MP, Debbie Abrahams has stated that data suggests the problem is ‘under-reported’ and ‘hidden’ in Oldham.
Addressing fellow MPs, Ms Abrahams said: “That we should need a Domestic Abuse Bill is a sad indictment of our society.
“But the facts speak for themselves. In England and Wales two women a week die at the hands of their partner, ex-partner or family member.
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