Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon (Labour). It was answered on Thursday, 24 November 2011.
Violence against Women and Girls
- Question
- My Lords, 76 per cent of ex-partner murders have stalking as a lead-up to the event. Does the Minister agree that actions must be taken now to stop this murder in slow motion? Would the noble Baroness further agree that, while county councils are clearly having to make cuts too deep and too fast, they absolutely should not make cuts to street lighting because of the serious implications for women and their safety?
- Answer
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My Lords, very briefly, I inform the noble Baroness that we last week launched a 12-week consultation on stalking to see if it will become a specific offence. A lot is going on, but I will of course write to the noble Baroness on the other issues that she has raised.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 732 c1115
- Session
- 2010-12
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- Supplementary
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- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Crimes of violence Women Domestic abuse Sexual offences
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