Domestic abuse specialists in 999 management rooms to assist victims, Yvette Cooper declares | EUROtoday

Domestic abuse specialists will work in 999 management rooms below a brand new ‘Raneem’s Law’, Yvette Cooper has introduced.

New emergency restraining orders will even give victims higher safety, the house secretary stated.

It comes as a part of authorities plans to strengthen the police’s battle towards violence in the direction of girls.

The Independent has launched the Brick by Brick marketing campaign, in partnership with Refuge, which goals to elevate £300,000 to construct a secure home for survivors fleeing home abuse.

Last yr this publication revealed that police have been lacking essential alternatives that might shield tons of of hundreds of home abuse victims, by failing to impose emergency restraining orders on their alleged attackers.

Police apologised for not contemplating such an order within the case of Raneem Oudeh, 22, who was murdered by her ex-partner exterior her mom’s dwelling in Solihull, West Midlands, in August 2018.

There have been 13 studies made to the police about issues for her security, with no arrests made. On the night time she was killed, she rang 999 4 instances.

West Midlands Police later stated it “should have done more to safeguard Raneem”, together with by contemplating interventions equivalent to a home violence safety order, “which could have made her home a safer place”.

Labour has pledged halve violence towards girls and ladies within the subsequent decade.

Almost 100 home abuse associated offences have been recorded by the police each hour on common final yr.

Under the brand new plans, home abuse specialists will probably be embedded in 999 management rooms to assist guarantee requires assist are handled with the urgency required and victims get the assist they want, as a part of a pilot undertaking from subsequent yr.

Ms Cooper stated: “Victims of appalling domestic abuse need to know that the police will be there for them. Today’s measures are the start of this new government’s mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.

“Failure to understand the seriousness of domestic abuse costs lives and far too many have already been lost. That’s why introducing ‘Raneem’s Law’ in memory of Raneem and her mother Khaola is so vital – and has been a personal priority for me.”

Nour Norris, campaigner and aunt and sister of Raneem Oudeh and Khaola Saleem, stated: “Six years ago, when I lost my niece Raneem and sister Khaola, my world fell apart. Their suffering and the way the system failed them is something I will never forget. That’s when I began my campaign, Secure Life for Raneem’s Law. What started as a quest for justice for my family became a mission to improve outcomes for all domestic abuse victims everywhere.

“Raneem’s Law will ensure that domestic abuse specialists are present in 999 control rooms so victims’ calls for help are taken seriously and save lives by making sure no warning signs are ignored, unlike in Raneem’s story. I am deeply proud that this Government has listened and acted quickly to make Raneem’s Law a reality. Their commitment to addressing domestic violence has shown me that change is possible when we refuse to stay silent.

“Knowing that Raneem’s name will now be a source of hope and protection for others fills me with a sense of pride I cannot put into words. Raneem’s memory lives on in this law, and it means the world to me to know that her story will help save lives”.

From November extra home abusers will probably be ordered to steer clear of their victims by a brand new pilot on Domestic Abuse Protection Orders.

This will construct on present, however underused, powers police already should order abusers not make contact with or go inside a sure distance of the sufferer.

Under the present system the order last as long as 28 days, however will probably be made open ended.

Breaching considered one of these new orders will probably be a felony offence, punishable by as much as 5 years in jail.

Minister for violence towards girls and ladies Jess Phillips stated: “For too long, we know victims haven’t had the protection they deserve. We have set out an ambitious mission – to halve violence against women and girls in a decade – and offering the strongest and most effective response to incidents of domestic abuse is absolutely fundamental to this.”

Please donate now to the Brick by Brick marketing campaign, launched by The Independent and charity Refuge, to assist elevate £300,000 to construct a secure house for ladies the place they will escape home abuse, rebuild their lives and make a brand new future.

Text BRICK to 70560 to donate £15 The nationwide home abuse helpline provides assist for ladies on 0808 2000 247, or you possibly can go to the Refuge web site right here. There is a devoted males’s recommendation line on 0808 8010 327