Vera Baird DBE KC

Here is the Report of my Inquiry in full greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/…

Summing up the strong case for Operation Encompass Whole School Training on domestic abuse to be rolled out nationally following the excellent pilot assessment by researchers at Northumbria University. Let's Go!!

On Russell Brand, judges have given myth-busting directions to juries in rape trials since 2010 including: Delay in a complaint doesn't make it false - survivors can be confused/scared of a powerful man Many victims freeze & can't shout/fight/run Intended to aid fairness

A look at SDS40, the early prison release scheme before this one one, shows 70,066 people let out early & 13,193 recalled, 2892 for further crimes I sympathise strongly with the victims, but this surely suggests that the rest of the sentence wasn't necessary for the vast majority

Children’s Commissioner's quest for best places in E&W, for children to grow up, including healthcare, schools, green space, youth clubs & mental health I live in Haringey, always Labour until May, & 7th best despite being a poor borough Must get it back to Labour to sustain this

Two young people's convictions have been quashed following CCRC referrals to the appeal courts - goo.gl/alerts/q3Lnrj #GoogleAlerts ccrc.gov.uk

Intensive Supervision Courts tackle trauma & addiction driving women’s crime Working well in W Mids & Manchester Now Labour Government has announced ISCs for Northumbria, Merseyside & W Yorks. Excellent! Justice provision specifically for women can work better

Loughborough celebrates launch of new Law department | News and events - goo.gl/alerts/7YKeUw #GoogleAlerts

Successfully piloted in Northumbria, from September 2018, it's long overdue that Independent Legal Advice for victim/survivors of rape/sexual assault is rolled out nationwide. No organisation better to do it than @centreWJ

First Magistrates' Court convictions involving corrupt police officer Derek Ridgewell referred - goo.gl/alerts/3Ht8ZG #GoogleAlerts

Is the CCRC marking out routes to end major injustices? - Inside Time - goo.gl/alerts/6saJdt #GoogleAlerts

Men jailed as teens trapped for two decades on indefinite jail terms finally freed | The Indepe - goo.gl/alerts/YDqZRQ #GoogleAlerts

Five bankers' rate-rigging wrongful convictions overturned by Court of Appeal - The Justice Gap - goo.gl/alerts/xk277f #GoogleAlerts

(1)Today's prison releases are because the Sentencing Act 2026, passed by both Houses of Parliament, permanently shortened the part of a sentence to be served in jail, before release on probation & then on licence. It is an attempt at a structured way to cut overcrowding.

(2)This may make sense to address prison capacity but it gives 'early' release to those sentenced before the changes, contrary to what their victims were told. Victims, especially vulnerable Domestic Abuse victims, urgently need the best safety provision & full information.

Convictions from 50 years ago quashed because investigating officer was corrupt - goo.gl/alerts/NYFmkJ #GoogleAlerts

Part of motion just passed UNANIMOUSLY at Labour Party Conference!! Conference calls for: 'A statutory defence for victims of coercive and controlling behaviour who are compelled to offend by their abuser and a trauma informed approach across the criminal justice system.'

CPS to give every domestic abuse victim a dedicated liaison officer nationwide - GOV.UK - goo.gl/alerts/gKn39n #GoogleAlerts

25 IPPs referred to Court of Appeal this year as a result of CCRC review thejusticegap.com/25-ipps-re…