Written question asked by Jackie Ballard (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 23 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 March 1999. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 March 1999 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what proposals the Government has to develop the strategy agreed in the Beijing Platform for Action for tackling all forms of violence against women.

Answer: Jackie Ballard: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what proposals the Government have to develop the strategy agreed in the Beijing Platform for Action for tackling all forms of violence against women. [78873] Ms Jowell: We will shortly be releasing a report outlining an integrated approach to preventing violence against women. This report will promote inter-agency working and will include measures based on prevention, and the provision of protection and justice. The report's development has been informed by research into the causes and consequences of violence against women and the effectiveness of preventive measures. The United Kingdom is fully committed to opposing trafficking in women and its associated activities. The UK has comprehensive laws in place to deal with those who engage in activities associated with trafficking and prostitution and measures are in place to ensure that victims are dealt with fairly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 78873; 328 c654W;328 c654-5W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Women Human rights Abduction Prostitution Violence UN Conference on Women