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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maya Oppenheim

Almost half of BME domestic abuse victims say police failed to take their complaints seriously

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Almost half of Black and minority ethnic domestic abuse survivors say police have failed to take their complaints seriously, according to new research.

The study, conducted by Victim Support, found domestic abuse victims are having to report their partner’s violence and abuse to the police three times before action is taken.

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