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Statement on new measures in the Victims and Courts Bill

Our response to new measures in the Victims and Courts Bill. We call for trauma-informed implementation, sustainable funding, and protections for all survivors—no matter who they are or how they identify.

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‘Safe leave’ for survivors of domestic abuse

Statement on calls to introduce paid ‘safe leave’ for domestic abuse survivors and the need for a broader commitment by employers to tackle domestic abuse.

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Response to the latest ONS data on domestic abuse

The importance of collecting a broad range of both qualitative and quantitative data from survivors, frontline domestic abuse services, Maracs and local authorities.

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Statement on Home Office plans to restore confidence in policing

Response to Home Office’s announcement on upcoming reforms to boost confidence in the police.

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Response to new Government measures: ‘Raneem’s Law’ and DAPOs

We broadly welcome the Government’s announcement of new measures to strengthen the response to domestic abuse, including the introduction of DAPOs and domestic abuse specialists in 999 control rooms.

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An open letter from SafeLives Pioneers and Changemakers

SafeLives Pioneers and Changemakers have written an open letter in light of racist and Islamophobic riots across the UK in August 2024.

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Statement in response to the King’s Speech

We welcome the King’s Speech and are encouraged by the new Government's commitment to advancing key pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening the response to VAWG and domestic abuse.

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SafeLives welcomes the new Government, and a new chance to transform the response to domestic abuse

We welcome the new Government and a new chance to tackle domestic abuse and all forms of violence against women and girls. This is a huge opportunity to work together to prevent domestic abuse, address risk, challenge perpetrators and support recovery.

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Victims and Prisoners Bill becomes law

We welcome the Victims Bill becoming law. However, there is still much more to do to ensure all victims of domestic abuse can access the support they need.

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