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  • Photos of PCC Clare Moody and PCC Matthew Scott, Joint Leads for Victims, and a quote: “It is imperative perpetrators of domestic violence are pursued and held accountable for their crimes. The scale of the problem is vast, and it is critical that the government matches its ambitions with sustained investment to fully manage the risks posed by perpetrators identified through the new recording arrangements.

    PCC welcomes new measures to mark and track domestic abusers

    This week, new measures have come into force to help better protect victims and survivors of domestic abuse. From Monday 5th October, courts will be required to make a formal record when domestic abuse was a factor in offending. “As joint leads for Victims, alongside PCC Matthew…

    Announcements 07 Oct 2026
  • PCC Clare Moody and the new Chair of ISoPPP, Christa Christensen

    Welcoming the new Chair of the Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel

    PCC Clare Moody “I am delighted to welcome Christa Christensen as the new Chair of the Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel (ISoPPP). “Christa brings extensive legal and judicial experience to the role, with a career spanning commercial law, employment law, training…

    Announcements 01 Oct 2026
  • A police officer looks down a city street. A green tree, road and graffitied building are visible.

    PCC welcomes new Respect Orders

    Under the Crime and Policing Act 2026, the government is launching Respect Orders across England and Wales in October, to give police and councils tougher powers to crack down on repeat adult perpetrators of anti-social behaviour (ASB). ASB remains one of the issues that people across Avon…

    Announcements 29 Sep 2026