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<table><tbody><tr><td><p>Police recorded domestic abuse crimes have increased by over
60% in the last three years, demonstrating increased victim confidence to report and
better police recording of these crimes. Overall, prosecutions and convictions for
domestic abuse are both up since 2010 – by 20 per cent and 28 per cent respectively,
with 76% of all prosecutions resulting in successful convictions, the highest proportion
since 2010. However, the CPS are working closely with the police locally and nationally
to ensure appropriate referrals are made by the police and to address any fall in
referrals where needed. In November last year, MHCLG awarded £22 million for domestic
abuse projects across the country. This is helping to provide over 2,200 new beds
in refuges and other safe accommodation, as well as access to education and tailored
employment and life skills guidance. MHCLG are also consulting on potential measure
for sustainable delivery of support for victims and their children in accommodation-based
services for domestic abuse across England. The Consultation ends on 2 August. <a
href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/support-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse-in-safe-accommodation"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/support-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse-in-safe-accommodation</a>
The figures below relate to legal aid at the Civil Representation level. Legal aid
for these matters is also available by way of initial advice and assistance under
the Legal Help scheme. Application and percentage data is not held for Legal Help
matters, as the decision on whether to grant funding is devolved to the solicitor
in question. <table><tbody><tr><td><p>Financial Year</p></td><td><p>Domestic Violence
Applications</p></td><td><p>Granted</p></td><td><p>Proportion Granted</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010-11</p></td><td><p>19,951</p></td><td><p>17,995</p></td><td><p>90%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011-12</p></td><td><p>17,652</p></td><td><p>16,187</p></td><td><p>92%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012-13</p></td><td><p>17,406</p></td><td><p>15,812</p></td><td><p>91%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013-14</p></td><td><p>16,925</p></td><td><p>15,306</p></td><td><p>90%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014-15</p></td><td><p>15,662</p></td><td><p>14,114</p></td><td><p>90%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015-16</p></td><td><p>14,748</p></td><td><p>13,574</p></td><td><p>92%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016-17</p></td><td><p>14,092</p></td><td><p>13,349</p></td><td><p>95%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017-18</p></td><td><p>14,188</p></td><td><p>13,446</p></td><td><p>95%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018-19*</p></td><td><p>10,200</p></td><td><p>9,499</p></td><td><p>93%</p></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Financial
Year</p></td><td><p>Injunction Applications</p></td><td><p>Granted</p></td><td><p>Proportion
Granted</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010-11</p></td><td><p>19,951</p></td><td><p>17,995</p></td><td><p>90%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011-12</p></td><td><p>17,647</p></td><td><p>16,182</p></td><td><p>92%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012-13</p></td><td><p>17,395</p></td><td><p>15,802</p></td><td><p>91%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013-14</p></td><td><p>16,925</p></td><td><p>15,306</p></td><td><p>90%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014-15</p></td><td><p>15,661</p></td><td><p>14,114</p></td><td><p>90%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015-16</p></td><td><p>14,746</p></td><td><p>13,572</p></td><td><p>92%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016-17</p></td><td><p>14,090</p></td><td><p>13,349</p></td><td><p>95%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017-18</p></td><td><p>14,188</p></td><td><p>13,446</p></td><td><p>95%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018-19</p></td><td><p>10,200</p></td><td><p>9,499</p></td><td><p>93%</p></td></tr></tbody></table>*(Apr
to Dec 2018) Please note that injunction figures, although being separately reported
on here, are included as part of the ‘Domestic Violence’ category volumes displayed
in the first table.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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