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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Mischa Anouk Smith

Violence against women and girls has been declared a national emergency - what took so long?

Violence against women and girls has been declared a national emergency - what took so long?.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council has declared violence against women and girls a national emergency.

A new report published by The National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) reveals the extent and extremity of violence against women and girls in the UK. The findings have led to the issue being declared a “national emergency”, and while the details make for troubling reading, for many, it doesn’t come as a surprise.

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