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Yahoo
21-02-2025
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Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway feels ‘overwhelming rage' in heartbreaking interview
Good Morning Britain's Adil Ray and Kate Garraway discussed Raneem's Law, which is coming into place this week. The law was named after Raneem Oudeh, who was tragically murdered in 2018 alongside her mother by her ex-partner. Detailing the law's implementation, Adil questioned Raneem's aunt, Nour Norris, about whether she felt any sort of salvation that Raneem's law would make a difference. Nour Norris replied: "It's not going to bring them back. But at the same time, there are a lot of victims out there who are desperate for help, and they never used to get the help they deserve, just like Raneem. But today, hopefully, this hope will bring a light to their lives." READ MORE: Christine McGuinness makes heartbreaking 'friend' confession as she shares 'struggles' READ MORE: Naga Munchetty shuts down BBC Breakfast co-star saying 'I don't want to hear it' She explained that safeguarding shouldn't be a luxury but something everybody deserves. She added, "We must have that system in place to support and help victims." While speaking to Nour, Kate said: "So powerful, the way you put it, and so graceful to have that, because when you hear that call, I feel an overwhelming sense of rage and frustration; I'm sure you do as well, and have done." According to Raneem's law will embed the first domestic abuse specialists in 999 control rooms. To ensure victims receive specialist support, it will happen across five forces in England: West Midlands, Northumbria, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, and Humberside. A statement reads: "These domestic abuse specialists will ensure that calls for help are properly assessed." The law was established in memory of Raneem after she was tragically killed at the age of 22. Raneem had made 13 reports to the authorities regarding her concerns. However, no arrests were made. She rang 999 on the night that she was murdered four times, but sadly, the police did not respond in time. During Friday's Good Morning Britain, ITV viewers heard one of Raneem's calls. She could be heard by the 999 operator telling her to return to her mother's home and call if her ex-husband turned up. She said: "That's the problem when I'm calling, they're not coming quickly." When the call ended, Kate confessed that it made her feel "sick" listening to it and knowing what happened afterwards. Speaking about Raneem's Law on Good Morning Britain, MP Jess Phillips added: "What we hope to see is a cultural change within the call centres. "What we have to do is look at cases like Raneem's and read the inquests in these cases and the domestic homicide reviews. For too long, I've listened to politicians, police chiefs or whoever it is, say, 'Lessons will be learned', then nothing seems to change. "They say lessons will be changed until the next case that we hear about. This is a direct response to what we learnt in Raneem's case, what we have to do is try and find every entry point that a victim of domestic abuse goes to and in this instance, we're talking about the criminal justice system." Good Morning Britain continues weekdays on ITV from 6am.
The Independent
21-02-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Domestic abuse specialists introduced to 999 rooms after woman stabbed to death by ex-partner
Domestic abuse specialists are to be embedded in 999 control rooms in five police forces to provide better support for victims, as the family of a woman murdered by an ex-partner welcomed the 'fundamental shift'. Raneem Oudeh, 22, and her mother Khaola Saleem, 49, were murdered by Ms Oudeh's ex-partner Janbaz Tarin in 2018, after she repeatedly called the police to report concerns for her safety. Her aunt, Nour Norris, has said that the implementation of the scheme showed that their 'voices, struggles and sacrifices have led to a law that will save lives'. Labour had made the commitment in its election manifesto and Ms Norris said: 'This moment proves that change only happens when we refuse to accept failure.' Four years after the murders, an inquest into their deaths found mistakes made by West Midlands Police had 'materially contributed' to their deaths at the hands of Janbaz Tarin. Tarin, who was 21 at the time of the attack on Northdown Road, Solihull, was jailed for life in December 2018 with a minimum term of 32 years. On the night of the murders, Ms Oudeh had called West Midlands Police four times to register concerns for her safety, and the force had previously responded to 10 domestic abuse incidents linked to the case. Five officers were disciplined over the failures, which Ms Oudeh's family described as 'beyond imagination'. Ms Norris visited West Midlands Police's control room in Birmingham with safeguarding minister Jess Phillips this week. Ms Norris said: 'Raneem called for help, and today the system finally answered. 'I can't express enough how deeply emotional and significant this moment is. 'After six relentless years of campaigning for justice, I am returning to the force that failed my sister, Khaola, and my niece, Raneem. 'West Midlands Police had the chance to save them. Raneem called 999, desperate for help, but the system did not listen. It did not act. And because of that failure, we lost them.' She said she was refusing to 'point fingers or place blame', instead choosing to believe change would come in the aftermath. Ms Norris added: 'Working alongside the Government and the police, especially West Midlands Police, has been a journey of change. 'Raneem's Law is now being implemented, and with it, a fundamental shift in how victims of domestic abuse are supported. 'Raneem deserved the help she needed, my sister, Khaola, who broke my heart because she was caught in all of this, deserved to live around her children. 'This is not just about saving lives; it is also about ensuring that victims who survive have the chance to truly live, free from fear and harm. 'They deserve safety, dignity, and a future. This moment proves that change only happens when we refuse to accept failure. We cannot wait for another tragedy. 'We must build the safeguards that should have been there all along. 'And while nothing will bring Khaola and Raneem back, their voices, struggles, and sacrifices have led to a law that will save lives. Their legacy will live forever.' Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said an 'overhaul' of how police emergency rooms respond to domestic abuse 'must be Raneem and Khaola's legacy'. She said: 'Every 30 seconds, someone calls the police about domestic abuse – over 100 people every hour seeking urgent help. 'That's why we are determined to overhaul the police emergency response to domestic abuse, making sure that victims get the specialist support and protection they need. That must be Raneem and Khaola's legacy. 'West Midlands has been determined to learn the lessons from the way Raneem and her mother were so badly failed and it is welcome that they, Bedfordshire, Humberside, Northumbria and Northamptonshire are all pioneering this ambitious approach to deliver the best possible response to victims at the worst time of their lives. 'We need to change the future for others, where we couldn't for Raneem, as part of our mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.' Ms Phillips paid tribute to Ms Norris for her 'courage and determination' and said her fight to 'change things for victims of domestic abuse before it is too late will save lives'. Among the duties of the embedded experts will be giving advice to officers responding to incidents on the ground; reviewing incoming domestic abuse cases and their risk assessments; and listening in to live calls before giving feedback to call handlers. They will also train force control room staff on domestic abuse and support the use of technology, including responding to victims with a video call. National Police Chiefs' Council lead for domestic abuse, Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe, said: 'It's important that we are both evidence and victim-led in our approach, and I would like to thank the victims and survivors, families and support organisations that continue to work with us to improve policing's response to domestic abuse.'
The Independent
21-02-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Campaigner says domestic abuse law in niece's name ‘will save lives'
The aunt of a woman murdered by an ex-partner has welcomed a 'fundamental shift in how victims of domestic abuse are supported' as specialists are embedded in 999 control rooms across some police forces. Nour Norris, whose niece Raneem Oudeh, 22, and sister Khaola Saleem, 49, were murdered by Ms Oudeh's ex-partner in 2018, said their 'voices, struggles, and sacrifices have led to a law that will save lives'. The Home Office said that, under Raneem's Law, domestic abuse specialists will work in emergency control rooms in five forces – West Midlands, Northumbria, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Humberside Police. Labour had made the commitment in its election manifesto and Ms Norris said: 'This moment proves that change only happens when we refuse to accept failure.' Four years after the murders, an inquest into their deaths found mistakes made by West Midlands Police had 'materially contributed' to their deaths at the hands of Janbaz Tarin. Tarin, who was 21 at the time of the attack on Northdown Road, Solihull, was jailed for life in December 2018 with a minimum term of 32 years. On the night of the murders, Ms Oudeh had called West Midlands Police four times to register concerns for her safety, and the force had previously responded to 10 domestic abuse incidents linked to the case. Five officers were disciplined over the failures, which Ms Oudeh's family described as 'beyond imagination'. Ms Norris visited West Midlands Police's control room in Birmingham with safeguarding minister Jess Phillips this week. Ms Norris said: 'Raneem called for help, and today the system finally answered. 'I can't express enough how deeply emotional and significant this moment is. 'After six relentless years of campaigning for justice, I am returning to the force that failed my sister, Khaola, and my niece, Raneem. 'West Midlands Police had the chance to save them. 'Raneem called 999, desperate for help, but the system did not listen. It did not act. And because of that failure, we lost them.' She said she was refusing to 'point fingers or place blame', instead choosing to believe change would come in the aftermath. Ms Norris added: 'Working alongside the Government and the police, especially West Midlands Police, has been a journey of change. 'Raneem's Law is now being implemented, and with it, a fundamental shift in how victims of domestic abuse are supported. 'Raneem deserved the help she needed, my sister, Khaola, who broke my heart because she was caught in all of this, deserved to live around her children. 'This is not just about saving lives; it is also about ensuring that victims who survive have the chance to truly live, free from fear and harm. 'They deserve safety, dignity, and a future. 'This moment proves that change only happens when we refuse to accept failure. We cannot wait for another tragedy. 'We must build the safeguards that should have been there all along. 'And while nothing will bring Khaola and Raneem back, their voices, struggles, and sacrifices have led to a law that will save lives. Their legacy will live forever.' Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said an 'overhaul' of how police emergency rooms respond to domestic abuse 'must be Raneem and Khaola's legacy'. She said: 'Every 30 seconds, someone calls the police about domestic abuse – over 100 people every hour seeking urgent help. 'That's why we are determined to overhaul the police emergency response to domestic abuse, making sure that victims get the specialist support and protection they need. That must be Raneem and Khaola's legacy. 'West Midlands has been determined to learn the lessons from the way Raneem and her mother were so badly failed and it is welcome that they, Bedfordshire, Humberside, Northumbria and Northamptonshire are all pioneering this ambitious approach to deliver the best possible response to victims at the worst time of their lives. 'We need to change the future for others, where we couldn't for Raneem, as part of our mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.' Ms Phillips paid tribute to Ms Norris for her 'courage and determination' and said her fight to 'change things for victims of domestic abuse before it is too late will save lives'. Among the duties of the embedded experts will be giving advice to officers responding to incidents on the ground; reviewing incoming domestic abuse cases and their risk assessments; and listening in to live calls before giving feedback to call handlers. They will also train force control room staff on domestic abuse and support the use of technology, including responding to victims with a video call. National Police Chiefs' Council lead for domestic abuse, Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe, said: 'It's important that we are both evidence and victim-led in our approach, and I would like to thank the victims and survivors, families and support organisations that continue to work with us to improve policing's response to domestic abuse.'
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Domestic abuse 999 pilot launched after murders
Domestic abuse specialists are to be embedded in the 999 control rooms of five police forces with the aim of providing better support for victims. The pilot, known as "Raneem's Law", comes after Raneem Oudeh, 22, was murdered along with her mother Khaola Saleem at the hands of Ms Oudeh's ex-partner Janbaz Tarin, in 2018. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced the move as part of a bid by the Labour Party to "overhaul" emergency responses by the police to domestic abuse. The specialists will join the control rooms for the West Midlands, Northumbria, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Humberside forces. The government has confirmed there will be £2.2m made available to fund the first stages of Raneem's Law over the next financial year. In 2024 Cooper, who was then shadow home secretary, had floated the idea of the initiative after what she called "missed opportunities" by agencies to protect the two women, who were killed in Solihull. In November 2022, an inquest concluded mistakes made by West Midlands Police "materially contributed" to their deaths. On the night they were killed by Tarin, Ms Oudeh called the force four times to report concerns about her safety. It had previously responded to 10 domestic abuse incidents linked to violence at Tarin's hands and five officers have been subsequently disciplined over the force's failings. Nour Norris, lead campaigner, aunt and sister of Ms Oudeh and Ms Saleem, said: "Raneem deserved the help she needed, my sister, Khaola, who broke my heart because she was caught in all of this, deserved to live around her children. "This is not just about saving lives; it is also about ensuring that victims who survive have the chance to truly live, free from fear and harm. "They deserve safety, dignity, and a future. We cannot wait for another tragedy. We must build the safeguards that should have been there all along." As part of the pilot, the specialists will review incoming domestic abuse calls and offer advice to officers responding to incidents on the ground. They will also facilitate training sessions on domestic abuse for force control room staff and ensure victims are referred to specialist support services. Speaking after announcing the new policy, Cooper said: "West Midlands Police has been determined to learn the lessons from the way Raneem and her mother were so badly failed and it is welcome that they, Bedfordshire, Humberside, Northumbria and Northamptonshire are all pioneering this ambitious approach to deliver the best possible response to victims at the worst time of their lives. "We need to change the future for others, where we couldn't for Raneem, as part of our mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade." It is hoped these first five specialists will help facilitate a national roll-out across all 43 police forces across England and Wales. Minister for safeguarding and violence against women and girls, Jess Phillips, said Raneem's death showed the "devastating cost of missed opportunities". "Working alongside Nour has shown me the true meaning of courage and determination," she said. "Her fight for Raneem's Law, to change things for victims of domestic abuse before it is too late, will save lives." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. 'Raneem's Law' plan welcomed after women's murders Labour: 999 centres need domestic abuse specialists Abused, killed. Let down. The families demanding change Victim feared baby would be taken away - inquest Man jailed for murdering ex and her mum Home Office Labour Party
BBC News
21-02-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Raneem's Law: Domestic abuse 999 pilot launched after murders
Domestic abuse specialists are to be embedded in the 999 control rooms of five police forces with the aim of providing better support for pilot, known as "Raneem's Law", comes after Raneem Oudeh, 22, was murdered along with her mother Khaola Saleem at the hands of Ms Oudeh's ex-partner Janbaz Tarin, in Secretary Yvette Cooper announced the move as part of a bid by the Labour Party to "overhaul" emergency responses by the police to domestic specialists will join the control rooms for the West Midlands, Northumbria, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Humberside forces. The government has confirmed there will be £2.2m made available to fund the first stages of Raneem's Law over the next financial 2024 Cooper, who was then shadow home secretary, had floated the idea of the initiative after what she called "missed opportunities" by agencies to protect the two women, who were killed in Solihull. In November 2022, an inquest concluded mistakes made by West Midlands Police "materially contributed" to their the night they were killed by Tarin, Ms Oudeh called the force four times to report concerns about her had previously responded to 10 domestic abuse incidents linked to violence at Tarin's hands and five officers have been subsequently disciplined over the force's failings. Nour Norris, lead campaigner, aunt and sister of Ms Oudeh and Ms Saleem, said: "Raneem deserved the help she needed, my sister, Khaola, who broke my heart because she was caught in all of this, deserved to live around her children. "This is not just about saving lives; it is also about ensuring that victims who survive have the chance to truly live, free from fear and harm. "They deserve safety, dignity, and a future. We cannot wait for another tragedy. We must build the safeguards that should have been there all along."As part of the pilot, the specialists will review incoming domestic abuse calls and offer advice to officers responding to incidents on the ground. They will also facilitate training sessions on domestic abuse for force control room staff and ensure victims are referred to specialist support services. Speaking after announcing the new policy, Cooper said: "West Midlands Police has been determined to learn the lessons from the way Raneem and her mother were so badly failed and it is welcome that they, Bedfordshire, Humberside, Northumbria and Northamptonshire are all pioneering this ambitious approach to deliver the best possible response to victims at the worst time of their lives."We need to change the future for others, where we couldn't for Raneem, as part of our mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade."It is hoped these first five specialists will help facilitate a national roll-out across all 43 police forces across England and Wales. Minister for safeguarding and violence against women and girls, Jess Phillips, said Raneem's death showed the "devastating cost of missed opportunities"."Working alongside Nour has shown me the true meaning of courage and determination," she said. "Her fight for Raneem's Law, to change things for victims of domestic abuse before it is too late, will save lives." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
