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Written question asked by Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 10 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.

Asylum: Women

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to provide (a) safe and (b) supportive accommodation for female asylum seekers.

Answer

Tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a top priority for this Government and our manifesto included the mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.

The Home Office will also go further than before to deliver a cross-government transformative approach to halve violence against women and girls, underpinned by a new VAWG strategy to be published this year.

The Home Office works carefully to ensure that the needs and vulnerabilities of those residing in asylum accommodation are identified and considered, including those needs related to mental health and trauma and will use every tool available to target perpetrators and address the root causes of abuse and violence wherever it occurs, including in asylum accommodation.

This government also state our commitment to a gender sensitive asylum system and that we carefully consider the vulnerabilities of all those in our care, which includes previous trauma.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
79136
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Asylum Women Housing Safety
Link
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