All police forces in England and Wales will have dedicated rape and sexual offences teams by 2029, the government has said.

The plans are being unveiled as the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood , prepares to outline a delayed strategy on violence against women and girls (VAWG) next week.

Mahmood is also expected to announce the introduction of domestic abuse protection orders in England and Wales after a regional pilot scheme.

The orders will be granted by judges in both civil and criminal proceedings, enabling them to impose sanctions on offenders, such as electronic tagging and exclusion zones. Those who breach the orders could be jailed for up to five years, the government said. Government’s process behind tackling violence against women ‘worse than under the Tories’ Read mor

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