Remember Vandena Patel Campaign (1)
01 January 1991
Remember Vandena Patel Campaign
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Vandena Patel was stabbed to death by her husband after he was
allowed to visit her in the domestic violence unit of Stoke
Newington police station. Following Vandena's death the Remember
Vandena Patel Campaign has called into question `the
effectiveness of the police's domestic violence units and whether
officers in these units really understand the needs of women
seeking protection from violent partners.' The campaign is making
the following demands i) a public inquiry into Vandena Patel's
death, ii) a review of national policing practice on domestic
violence and domestic violence units, and iii) national
legislation to protect women against domestic violence. The
Campaign can be contacted at PO Box 1558, London N16 5JJ, 081 472
0528.
Statewatch no 3 July/August 1991