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Devon and Cornwall Police Apologize, Compensate Nine Abuse Victims
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Story summary
- Devon and Cornwall Police apologized and paid compensation to nine women over abuse allegations.
- Chief Constable James Vaughan delivered the apology in March 2026.
- The Centre for Women’s Justice launched the claim in February 2024, which settled in August 2026.
- Police settled without admitting liability after a two-year legal battle.
- Future police-perpetrated domestic abuse cases will be handled by professional standards and a new advocate role.