Vera Baird DBE KC

Writer, Lecturer, Parliamentary Consultant and Co-Director of Astraea: Gender Justice

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  • Ahead of the Autumn Statement – How Labour will make a difference,

      The mood of Britain last week was to enjoy “Black Friday” that became Black weekend as shoppers headed to stores and online to grab a bargain or two.   Today could become “Black Wednesday” depending on what the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, will tell the House of Commons.  We already know this…

  • PRESS RELEASE: Domestic abuse. Children can learn by example.

      \’Children can learn by example\’ – that\’s the message of Northumbria Police and Vera Baird\’s campaign tackling domestic violence over the festive period.Launched on Thursday 27th November, the forcewide initiative asks those involved in a domestically abusive relationship, whether as the victim or the perpetrator, to think about the affect their behaviour is having on…

  • Restorative Justice – Making A Difference in Northumbria

    Restorative Justice really does make a difference – here is a story from the Evening Chronicle about how it made a difference to two ladies in Whitley Bay.     

  • Northumbria receiving national recognition

    Special mention was made of the work being undertaken by Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird by the Home Secretary Theresa May at the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners’ Annual Conference in Harrogate. Mrs May was recognising the work of Commissioners from across England and Wales when she made special mention of the…

  • Deep Coal – Deep Community

    ‘Deep Coal Deep Community – 30 years on from the Miners’ Strike’ Memories of the Miners’ Strike of 30 years ago were brought to life with words and song at the opening of an exhibition at St Thomas the Martyr Church in Newcastle. And the event combined with the opening of the Herman Schier Vestry…

  • PRESS RELEASE: Commissioner Baird celebrates Living Wage Week.

      Commissioner joins the celebrations for Living Wage week Northumbria Police is joining in with the Living Wage celebrations this week after almost a year as an official Living Wage employer. Living Wage week, which this year runs from November 2 to 8, will again celebrate Living Wage employers and the employees who benefit. The…

  • Human Rights Act – My view

    The Human Rights Act is badly needed – and we have ample proof. Read my article about Human Rights in the Journal

  • Stormont decision welcomed by Northumbria Commissioner

    Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has welcomed the decision of Stormont assembly members to start the legislative process to ban paying for sex. In the UK, selling or buying sex is not currently illegal. However, it is illegal to buy sex from someone who is controlled for another person’s gain; other illegal activities…

  • PRESS RELEASE: Commissioner demands Government takes urgent action.

    Commissioner demands Government takes urgent action New Government powers to tackle anti-social behaviour must be supported with extra funding, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has said. The Government has introduced five new powers which have come in to effect today, which the Government believe will enable the police, local authorities and others to…

  • New ASB powers need funding from Government.

    Correspondence sent by Commissioner Baird to Chris Grayling MP in relation to the new Anti-Social Behaviour Powers 20th October 2014   Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP Secretary of State Ministry of Justice 102 Petty France London SW1H 9AJ 20th October 2014   Dear Secretary of State, Anti-Social Behaviour Powers As today sees the launch of…