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Proceeding contribution from Joan Ruddock (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 31 October 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.


Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

Is my hon. Friend aware that many victims of domestic violence have a great sense of shame, and feel that they cannot reveal through a legal procedure and third parties what is happening to them? None the less, they want to take legal action to get out of the relationship, but they might be so demoralised, afraid and intimidated that they cannot do so without proper assistance.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
534 c652 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Compensation Abuse Fees and charges European Convention on Human Rights Legal aid scheme Immigration Domestic abuse EU law Legal opinion Family law NHS Personal injury Patients' rights Negligence Vetting Vulnerable adults Reform Squatting Self-defence Civil law
Legislation
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk