Raneem’s Law places domestic abuse specialists in police control rooms to support officers and protect victims.
Nour said her family’s tragedy led to a new law that will help save lives. This law is called Raneem’s Law, and the Home Office shared details about it
Domestic abuse experts will now work with police in emergency control rooms. This will happen in five police forces at first.
West Midlands, Northumbria, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, and Humberside will participate. Labour promised this in their election plans. Nour says change requires refusing failure.
An inquest showed West Midlands Police made mistakes, and these errors contributed to the deaths. Janbaz Tarin killed Raneem and Khaola four years ago. Tarin got a life sentence in 2018, and he must serve at least 32 years. He was 21 at the time. The crime occurred on Northdown Road in Solihull.
Raneem called West Midlands Police for help four times that night. They had dealt with ten domestic abuse incidents linked to their attacker.
Nour Norris and Jess Phillips visited the police’s control room. Five officers faced discipline for failures, which Raneem’s family found unbelievable.
Nour visited the control room with Jess Phillips, who serves as a safeguarding minister. This visit happened this week in Birmingham.
Nour said help arrived too late for her family, feeling this moment is very emotional and meaningful. She campaigned six years for justice. She went back to the police force that failed her family.
The police had a chance to save Khaola and Raneem as Raneem needed urgent assistance. The system failed to listen and act, leading to lives lost. Nour isn’t blaming anyone now; she believes change will follow.
Nour worked with the government and police on changes. Raneem’s Law is now a reality, transforming support for abuse victims.
Raneem needed proper assistance, and Khaola deserved to live near her children. This law saves lives and helps survivors, ensuring they live free. Victims deserve safety, dignity, and a future.
Change comes when people persevere, and we must create missing safeguards now. This won’t bring back Khaola or Raneem; however, their legacy is a law saving lives, and it will last forever!
Yvette Cooper is the Home Secretary, and she stated the police response “must be” their legacy. She wants extensive reforms. Police receive a domestic abuse call every 30 seconds, and hundreds of people seek immediate help hourly. Cooper wants specialist support for victims.
West Midlands seeks to learn from past mistakes, and Cooper welcomes participation from several forces. This ambitious plan delivers help when victims suffer.
Phillips praised Nour’s courage and determination, stating her fight will protect future abuse victims. It aims to change things before it’s too late.
West Midlands Police has new support. Experts from women’s aid groups now work in control rooms, offering specialist advice to officers. They identify missed opportunities and properly safeguard victims.
They will advise responding officers and review abuse cases and risks. They will also listen to live calls and provide feedback to call handlers. The experts also train control room staff, supporting technology use, like video calls.