Labour vows to crack down on police failures to keep women safe

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Monday, October 30, 2023 1/Revealed: Scandal of police failure to protect vulnerable women Police are missing crucial opportunities that could protect hundreds of thousands of domestic abuse victims, by failing to impose emergency restraining orders on their alleged attackers – a state of affairs that Labour has pledged to put an end to.   Shocking figures show that just over one per cent of those who complained of abuse were given a domestic violence protection order (DVPO), an emergency order that requires the alleged offender to leave the premises and not contact the victim.   Some forces handed out just 10 in a year – including Hertfordshire Police, whose failings may have contributed to the death of Kellie Sutton, who took her own life after a campaign of abuse by her partner. Read the full story here 2/ Chaos in Gaza as thousands break into UN aid stores in search of food and medical supplies UN says 'civil order is starting to break down' as key hospital in Gaza 'ordered to evacuate' 3/ Matthew Perry, the comic genius who wore his big, bruised heart on his sleeve Fiona Sturges: In his life outside of Chandler Bing, he was disarmingly honest about his frailties and his struggles with addiction 4/ Britain's 'crumbling' public services face never-ending crisis, warns think tank NHS, schools, courts and prisons face 'doom loop' on current spending plans, says Institute for Government 5/ Crowd storms Russian airport in search of Jewish passengers from Israel flight Flight from Israel diverted after hundreds storm airport THE BIG QUESTION The war in Gaza has entered a deadly new phase – but what comes next? As the war continues along its current course, it creates new dilemmas for Israel's allies, writes Donald Macintyre.   And they may find themselves having to answer some tough questions.   Read the full article here Watch / 'God Save Gaza' graffitied on Grade-II listed First World War statue The Independent Debate The Independent Debate Do police need extra powers to tackle terrorism in the UK? Police should be given more powers. Our laws are pathetic which enables yobs to abuse and riot and individuals to incite terrorism on our streets. More police are needed on the streets, more action less paperwork.     Anonymous     Anonymous No extremist should be allowed to preach hate of anyone.     Martyn     Martyn Share your opinion and read the full debate here NUMBER OF THE DAY 90mph – The Met Office has warned of "strong 90mph winds and heavy rain" as Storm Ciarán is set to sweep across the UK later this week. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend." –  Matthew Perry's family has paid tribute to the actor after his death aged 54. Read the full article OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE    Joe Wicks turned down Boris Johnson's 'not genuine' health campaign request Trans women urge Sunak to push ahead with ban Bangladesh opposition leader detained after massive protests ahead of elections Andrew Grice: Why the Covid inquiry is about to get explosive for Downing Street The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy notice and cookie policy