Weekly Criminal Justice System Round-Up: 04-10 March 2023

Home Office announcements and publications

• Statutory guidance supporting the understanding of the definitions of 'domestic abuse' and 'personally connected' as set out in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Full details at: Domestic Abuse Act 2021 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Analysis of Home Office data on fire incident, and fire investigation reports exploring circumstances surrounding fire fatalities. Full details at: An in-depth review of fire-related fatalities and severe casualties in England, 2010 to 2018/19 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Prohibited activities in Parliament Square and the surrounding area, and how the rules should be enforced. Full details at: Provisions relating to Parliament Square and the surrounding area - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• New figures demonstrate the impact of coordinated and relentless police action in tackling county lines drug gangs. Full details at: Thousands more arrested in nationwide crack down on county lines - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• The user guide to operation of police powers under terrorism legislation is a useful reference guide with explanatory notes. Full details at: User guide to operation of police powers under the Terrorism Act 2000 and subsequent legislation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Statistics relating to the Terrorism Act 2000, including arrests, outcomes and stops and searches made under the powers of the Act. Full details at: Operation of police powers under the Terrorism Act 2000 statistics - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• How to protect, advise and support victims of forced marriage, including information and practice guidelines for professionals. Full details at: Forced marriage - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Draft terms of reference for part 2 of the independent inquiry into issues raised by the conviction of the killer of Sarah Everard. Full details at: Angiolini Inquiry: draft terms of reference for part 2 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Response to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report on domestic abuse services in England and Wales. Full details at: Government response to ‘A Patchwork of Provision’ mapping report - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Ministry of Justice announcements and publications

• This guidance highlights the benefits of working with prisons and hiring ex-offenders to help fill skills gaps and reduce re-offending. Full details at: Employing prisoners and ex-offenders - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• From 1 April 2023 youth justice services will report on 10 new key performance indicators (KPIs) as part of improved monitoring by the Youth Justice Board (YJB) Full details at: Key performance indicators for youth justice services - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• The most vulnerable will be better supported to access justice despite the rising cost of living thanks to new proposals published today (7 March) to reform the government ‘Help with Fees’ scheme. Full details at: Most vulnerable to be given more support to pay for court and tribunal fees - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Four research reports covering findings in relation to the formal support needs of adult victim-survivors of sexual violence. Full details at: Formal support needs of adult victim-survivors of sexual violence - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities

• This seventh annual report of the Supporting Families programme provides an update on progress made during 2022 to 2023. Full details at: Ten years of Supporting Families: Supporting Families programme annual report 2022-23 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Supporting Families: local authority funding allocations for 2023 to 2024 with a full breakdown of the funding each local authority will receive including the methodology for allocations. Full details at: Supporting Families Programme: funding allocations by local authority area 2023-2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Up to ￡233.5 million allocated to the Supporting Families programme for 2023/24, in addition to the ￡1.9 billion allocated over the past 10 years. Full details at: Over 100,000 more vulnerable and disadvantaged families to receive support as flagship government scheme marks 10 years - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Department for Education announcements and publications

• Data on the levels of attendance and overall, authorised and unauthorised absence in state-funded primary, secondary and special schools. Full details at: Pupil attendance in schools - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Dashboard showing statistics on local employment and skills in England to support local skills planning and delivery (including local skills improvement plans). Full details at: Local skills dashboard - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• A review of the evidence base for interventions intended to improve numeracy skills among adults with below Level 2 qualifications in mathematics. Full details at: Review of the evidence on numeracy skills interventions for adults - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

HMICFRS, HMI Probation and Ofsted announcements and publications

• HMICFRS published a report on how well the police tackle serious youth violence. Full details at: An inspection of how well the police tackle serious youth violence - His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) – Home (justiceinspectorates.gov.uk)

College of Policing announcements and publications

• Help shape a modern-day police service you're proud of by taking part in the Code of Ethics consultation. Full details at: Code of Ethics – have your say | College of Policing

NPCC announcements and publications

• On International Women’s Day, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) is showcasing the stories of three inspiring women from across the ranks who have brought change to policing in their own unique ways.?Full details at: Celebrating women in policing (npcc.police.uk)

APCC announcements and publications

• Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and Deputy Mayors from across England and Wales have shared their reflections on what International Women’s Day means to them and how they play a vital role in advocating for equality and in supporting women and girls. Full details at: Celebrating our female leaders this International Women's Day (apccs.police.uk)
• PCCs respond to nitrous oxide review. Full details at: Response to Nitrous Oxide review (apccs.police.uk)
• Changes to national forensics contracts. Full details at: Changes to national forensic contracts (apccs.police.uk)

Local Government Association announcements and publications

• Nitrous oxide ‘no laughing matter’ in communities?. Full details at: Nitrous oxide ‘no laughing matter’ in communities – LGA on Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs report into nitrous oxide | Local Government Association