Written question asked by Warinder Juss (Labour) on Thursday, 22 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Jess Phillips (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 on behalf of the Government Equalities Office.

Gender Based Violence

Question: What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle violence against women and girls.

Answer: We have published our transformative VAWG Strategy, which sets out an ambitious cross-government vision and concrete commitments to halve VAWG in a decade. I chair a cross-government ministerial Board with Minister Davies-Jones to oversee the implementation of these commitments. We have already delivered a pilot for the Domestic Abuse Protection Orders in five forces and £13.1 million of funding for the National Centre for VAWG and Public Protection to improve the policing response to these crimes. We have also appointed Richard Wright KC to lead the Stalking Legislation Review ensuring the criminal law on stalking is fit for purpose.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 907540
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Freedom from Violence and Abuse: A cross-government strategy to build a safer society for women and girls: Strategy and Action Plan
Thursday, 18 December 2025
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House of Lords
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Gender based violence
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