Government rejects proposal to allocate funds for domestic homicide reviews
The government has rejected a proposal to allocate funds for domestic homicide reviews, causing concern among local authorities. Domestic abuse commissioner Nicole Jacobs emphasized the need for dedicated resources to conduct these reviews, which are essential for learning from domestic abuse-related deaths. The government acknowledged the financial challenges but stated it cannot provide specific guidance on funding allocation.
- ▪The Home Office has declined to provide funding for domestic homicide reviews.
- ▪Nicole Jacobs expressed deep concern over the lack of resources for councils to conduct these reviews.
- ▪Domestic homicide reviews are crucial for learning from domestic abuse-related deaths and preventing future tragedies.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 12:14:11 GMT |
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The government says it is unable to provide ‘specific guidance’ on how council funding should be spent. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PAView image in fullscreenThe government says it is unable to provide ‘specific guidance’ on how council funding should be spent. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PADomestic abuse suicideGovernment rejects proposal to allocate funds for domestic homicide reviewsDomestic abuse commissioner ‘deeply concerned’ by move as councils in England and Wales struggle to fund reviewsGeraldine McKelvieWed 27 May 2026 08.14 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 08.15 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Home Office has rejected a proposal to allocate government funds for reviews into domestic abuse-related deaths.Nicole Jacobs, the domestic abuse commissioner, said it was…
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