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Funding Cuts Threaten Investigations into Violence Against Women

6/11/2025

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Police chiefs in England and Wales are sounding the alarm over funding cuts that jeopardize investigations into violence against women and girls. With fewer officers on the streets, investigations are dragging on, and prosecution rates are plummeting. Experts warn that without adequate resources, the fight against rising crime and support for victims hangs in the balance.

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Story summary

Police chiefs in England and Wales are sounding the alarm over funding cuts that jeopardize investigations into violence against women and girls. With fewer officers on the streets, investigations are dragging on, and prosecution rates are plummeting. Experts warn that without adequate resources, the fight against rising crime and support for victims hangs in the balance.