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Written question asked by Mark Pawsey (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2023 (named day). It was answered by Laura Farris (Conservative) on Monday, 27 November 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Domestic Abuse

Question

What steps he is taking to tackle domestic violence.

Answer

Domestic abuse is an abhorrent crime and tackling it remains a top priority for this Government.

We remain committed to delivering our Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and complimentary Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan. We have doubled funding for the National Domestic Abuse Helpline and added violence against women and girls - including domestic abuse - to the revised Strategic Policing Requirement elevating it to a national threat for police forces to respond to accordingly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
900294
Session
2023-24
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Crime prevention Domestic abuse
Link
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