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Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 19 November 2014, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 December 2014. It was answered by Lord Bates (Conservative) on Monday, 8 December 2014 on behalf of the Home Office.


Marriage

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bates on 18 November (HL2550), whether their definition of domestic violence and abuse includes demanding a dowry.

Answer

The Government’s definition of domestic violence and abuse does not explicitly include demanding a dowry. As set out in Written Answer (HL2550), the Government is clear that domestic violence and abuse can involve coercive and controlling behaviour, including dowry abuse and other forms of financial abuse.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2978
Session
2014-15
Related items
Marriage
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Domestic abuse Marriage Payments
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk