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
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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
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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
- Subjects
- Domestic abuse Marriage Payments
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- 2022-11-07 12:09:16 +0000
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