Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy noticeA police watchdog has called for radical and urgent action to tackle the crime “epidemic” against women and girls. Inspector of constabulary Zoe Billingham said: “We are living during a national epidemic of violence against women and girls. Share your thoughts in the comment sectionUrgent action is needed to tackle the “deep-rooted and pervasive” offending against women and girls in society, she said, adding: “Police cannot solve this alone. “There must be a seamless approach to preventing and tackling violence against women and girls across the whole system, including education, local authorities, health, social care and those from across the criminal justice system - with all agencies working together. The findings recommend- Government, police, the criminal justice system and other public bodies should “immediately and unequivocally commit to prioritising the response to violence against women and girls”, with sufficient funding and mandatory responsibilities.

Source: Daily Mirror July 07, 2021 18:22 UTC