Domestic abusers should be put on a register – Andrew Dismore AM

Following a report into domestic abuse in the capital, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden, Andrew Dismore AM, has joined calls for a register of domestic abusers in order to provide a “vital step change” to protect survivors and prevent reoffending.

 

In the year to June 2017, there were nearly 150,000 incidents of domestic abuse in the capital a 15% increase since 2016. This included 4913 incidents in Barnet and 3340 in Camden. Only 400 serial cross border offenders are monitored or tracked by the Metropolitan Police: ‘Operation Dauntless+’ involves the tracking of over 400 serial cross-border domestic abuse offenders, each of whom are subject to consideration for a ‘Right to Know’ disclosure.

 

Yet Mr Dismore says the provisions are “too patchy”. A register would put the duty on offenders to give the police their personal details, including name and address, and to update any changes.

 

Andrew Dismore AM, said:

 

“Across London, we’re seeing domestic abuse increasing and we need to get serious about how we protect people from these vile acts.

 

“It’s time to get tough. We need to send a clear message to anyone committing domestic abuse that the police have them on their radar. I’m backing calls for a register of domestic abusers because I believe it could provide a vital step change in the way we prevent reoffending and protect people from these devastating crimes.”

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