Greater Manchester Police selected to pilot new scheme aimed at 'cracking down' on domestic abuse
Greater Manchester Police will take part in a pilot scheme aimed at 'cracking down' on domestic abusers by introducing new, tougher measures, it has been announced.
Detective Chief Superintendent Michaela Kerr, Head of Public Protection at GMP said she is 'delighted' that the force has been chosen alongside Gwent and three London boroughs , to pilot the scheme. Greater Manchester will also see beefed up court powers to order attendance at perpetrator behaviour change programmes, electronic monitoring, and making it mandatory for offenders to notify the police of name and address changes. Breach of any requirement will be a criminal offence, resulting in up to five years in prison, a fine or a combination of both.
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