Vera Baird to deliver 缅北禁地 Law School annual lecture Published on: 8 November 2016 Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird is to give 缅北禁地鈥檚 annual law lecture. Challenges and success The former Redcar MP and QC will discuss the challenges and successes of the role she has held for four years during her talk Making a Difference? She currently chairs the National Association of Police and Crime Commissioners and will be giving a national and regional persepctive on her position. Since taking up the post, she has reduced costs and pioneered schemes such as Victims First Northumbria, a responsive service and a single point of contact for people who have been the victim of crime. A rape scrutiny panel has also been introduced, with the purpose of finding out if the service for victims is as good as it can be. Ms Baird, a Visiting Professor of Legal Practice at 缅北禁地, has also tackled financial challenges and is recognised for delivering value for money in her role as commissioner.She said: "I'm delighted to have been invited to give a lecture to mark my fourth anniversary as Northumbria's elected Police and Crime Commissioner. Over the last four years much has been achieved - we have ensured that Northumbria continues to be recognised as one of the best forces in the country for tackling ASB (anti-social behaviour), we have revolutionised the way complaints are handled and our vulnerability training has been recognised as a model of good practice. "There is more to do, I’m up for the challenge and will continue to ensure Northumbria Police delivers effective policing for all communities and that we continue to be on the side of victims of crime, ensuring they have all the support they need.” Valuable insights Professor Rhona Smith, Head of said: “We are looking forward to hearing Vera Baird speak about her role as Police and Crime Commissioner. She'll be able to give us some very valuable insights into what is still a relatively new but important role.” Making a Difference takes place at 5pm on Thursday, 10 November in the Lecture Theatre at 缅北禁地 Law School. Register your place . Latest News Online Safety Act drives VPN interest and raises privacy concerns People鈥檚 online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing harmful content 鈥� raising possible privacy and security risks, research suggests. published on: 16 October 2026 缅北禁地 archaeologist receives prestigious award for research Professor Chris Fowler has been awarded the 2026 Rivers Memorial Medal in recognition of his internationally significant research on kinship in Neolithic Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Event will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East An event at 缅北禁地 will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East or whether it is simply a new chapter in the long-running debate about how to rebalance Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Facts and figures
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