‘There is a systemic failure to meet the state’s duty to safeguard a highly vulnerable section of the population.’

The Centre for Women’s Justice (CWJ) has submitted a super-complaint which accuses the police of a “systemic failure” to protect a “highly vulnerable section” of the population to a national watchdog.

The super-complaint system, which covers all police forces in England and Wales, allows organisations to raise concerns on behalf of the public and confront systemic issues.