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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Aine Fox

Only 4% of alleged domestic abusers in police dismissed, survey finds

A survey of forces found there had been 1,294 allegations of police-perpetrated domestic abuse in the 12 months to the end of March 2024 (Dominic Lipinski/PA) - (PA Wire)

Just 4% of alleged domestic abusers in the police were dismissed over a 12-month period, according to new data from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales.

Dame Nicole Jacobs called for “structural change” to both protect victims and rebuild public confidence in policing.

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