All police forces to get specialist sexual offence teams, Mahmood pledges
Summary
The government in England and Wales promises to set up specialist teams to investigate rape and sexual offences in all police forces by 2029. This is part of a larger plan to reduce violence against women and girls by half over the next ten years. The strategy will also include domestic abuse protection orders and funding for online undercover police units.Key Facts
- Specialists in rape and sexual offence cases will be in all police forces in England and Wales by 2029.
- The plan aims to decrease violence against women and girls by 50% in ten years.
- Domestic abuse protection orders will be expanded across England and Wales.
- There will be a £2 million investment in online undercover police units.
- Over 50% of police forces already have specialist teams for these cases.
- A report shows many forces do not have basic policies for investigating sexual offences.
- The government strategy has faced delays, initially expected in the spring.
- Changing attitudes of boys and young men will be a focus of the plan.
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