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Written question asked by Baroness Doocey (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 21 October 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 November 2024. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Monday, 4 November 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police: Domestic Abuse and Gender Based Violence

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the need to amend police regulations in relation to allegations of police-perpetrated domestic abuse or violence against women and girls.

Answer

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

In her statement to Parliament on 23 October on police accountability, the Home Secretary reiterated the Government’s commitment to strengthen police misconduct and vetting systems. Those who commit heinous acts such as VAWG have no place in policing and our measures will ensure that there is a statutory underpinning for national vetting standards and strengthen requirements relating to the suspension of officers under investigation for domestic abuse or sexual offences.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1800
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Domestic abuse Police Regulation Gender based violence
Link
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