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We contacted the Home Office to ask what procedures are in place to deal with police officers accused of domestic abuse.
A Home Office spokesperson said: “College of Policing Guidance is clear that any allegations against them should be immediately referred to a designated chief officer as well as the relevant Professional Standards Department.
We rightly expect each allegation to be investigated thoroughly, with the appropriate action taken.”
We spoke to former Scotland Yard Deputy Assistant Commissioner David Gilbertson, who collects figures on predatory police officers accused of abuse, and Nicole Jacobs, the first Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales.
What new domestic abuse legislation means for social workers
Domestic Abuse Commissioner Nicole Jacobs explains how the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 will impact on practitioners and local authorities
May 13, 2021 in Adults, Children
Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner
By Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021, which became law last month, marks a significant step forwards and should transform our response to domestic abuse, which affected 2.3m people in England and Wales in 2019-20.
All social workers should be familiar with the new legislation, but certain aspects of the act are particularly relevant to social care practitioners. Here is an outline of what they are and what they mean.