The GPA does not provide tampons within toilets designated solely for male use within those buildings on its portfolio where it provides Facilities Management services.

The Home Office has not conducted research on the reasons why much of the most serious criminality is committed by men. The Government is committed to keeping people safe and tackling all forms of crime

On 1 September, we announced a package of criminal justice reforms intended to maintain sustainable prison capacity while protecting the public and victims. As part of that package, the Government set out its ambition to reduce the number of women in prison where it is safe and appropriate to do so. Repurposing a women’s prison requires reducing demand for places.

Women make up just a small proportion of those in custody – in June 2026, women comprised 4% of the prison population – yet they often have more complex needs than men. Many have experienced mental ill-health, substance misuse, trauma and abuse. Many women in prison are mothers and their imprisonment can have significant consequences for their children.

We are exploring options to reduce the number of pregnant women and mothers of young children in custody alongside taking forward a cross-government agenda of reform to address the drivers of women’s offending.

Conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) is prohibited under international law and can constitute a war crime, a crime against humanity, or an act of genocide. The Government supports the full implementation and strengthening of existing international legal frameworks, which provide an important basis for preventing and responding to CRSV. The principal challenge is not the absence of international legal prohibitions on CRSV, but ensuring their effective implementation, strengthening accountability, addressing impunity and improving access to justice and support for survivors.

The Government supports the use of sanctions as one tool among a broader range of measures to promote accountability for CRSV. We do not assess sanctions in isolation. They complement wider diplomatic and accountability efforts aimed at deterring atrocities, reinforcing international norms and signalling that perpetrators of these crimes will face consequences.

The Government maintains a distinct and dedicated focus on CRSV, while delivering this work as part of the wider International Strategic Framework on Women and Girls, Women, Peace and Security agenda, and efforts to tackle violence against women and girls. We recognise that while women and girls are disproportionately affected by CRSV, men and boys can also be affected. Our survivor-centred, intersectional and inclusive approach seeks to support all survivors according to their needs and circumstance.

Further to the answer provided on 7 September in response to Question 22521, the Government has recently renewed its partnership with the Premier League to tackle male suicide and increase access to and understanding of mental health support, via the Premier League’s Together Against Suicide initiative with Samaritans.

In developing and delivering the Suicide Prevention Strategy, the Department continues to engage with healthcare professionals, mental health and suicide prevention services, voluntary and community sector organisations, charities, and bereaved families.

Robust protections are in place for victims of false allegations in the criminal and family courts.

The family and criminal courts serve different purposes. The criminal courts determine whether a criminal offence has been proven, whilst in the family court where allegations of domestic abuse are relevant to the issues before it, the family court may determine whether those allegations are proved as facts and take any findings into account when making decisions. Therefore, the safeguards in place for victims of false allegations of domestic abuse differ between criminal and family court proceedings.

Making a false allegation of a criminal offence is a serious matter which may itself amount to the commission of an offence such as perverting the course of justice or wasting police time. Prosecutions for making malicious false allegations do take place, and those convicted may receive significant sentences, including custodial sentences in serious cases.

Proceedings in the family courts are governed by the Family Procedure Rules 2010 and their associated Practice Directions. Rule 17.6 and Practice Direction 17A sets out that, where the family court concludes that a party has knowingly made false statements, including statements of violence or abuse, contempt proceedings can be commenced. Further, when disposing of an application for an order under the Children Act 1989, orders can be made under section 91(14) which restrict further applications without the court’s permission being made. In addition, where false allegations have been found to have occurred, they can impact the decisions the court makes for example in child arrangements, if this is in the best interests of the child.

I refer the Hon Member to the Men’s Health Strategy published last November and available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mens-health-strategy-for-england

I refer the Hon Member to the Men’s Health Strategy published last November and available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mens-health-strategy-for-england

The Department uses data published by NHS England from the NHS Mental Health Services Data Set to monitor referrals for eating disorder issues among children and young people aged zero to 17 years old, including by sex. This is available at the following link:

https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/mental-health-services-monthly-statistics

NHS England does not collect data on body dysmorphia nationally, although this information may be collected locally by National Health Service trusts.

On the overall issue of eating disorder services and mental health, I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 9 June in response to Question 5242.

On eating disorders among boys and young men, we highlighted the increase in hospital admissions for these groups in the Men’s Health Strategy for England, and we are committed to take action to improve early identification, prevention, and access to treatment for all children and young people with eating disorders, regardless of their sex.

NHS England has invested an additional £54 million per year since 2023/24 to increase the capacity and capability of community eating disorder services, with specialist services now available in every local area. New national guidance published in January 2026 also recommends that targeted prevention interventions are adapted for boys and girls, alongside a greater focus on early identification and treatment.

We will continue to ensure that eating disorder services are accessible and responsive to the needs of boys and young men, as part of our wider commitment to improving men’s health and tackling health inequalities.

On the overall issue of eating disorder services and mental health, I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 9 June in response to Question 5242.

On eating disorders among boys and young men, we highlighted the increase in hospital admissions for these groups in the Men’s Health Strategy for England, and we are committed to take action to improve early identification, prevention, and access to treatment for all children and young people with eating disorders, regardless of their sex.

NHS England has invested an additional £54 million per year since 2023/24 to increase the capacity and capability of community eating disorder services, with specialist services now available in every local area. New national guidance published in January 2026 also recommends that targeted prevention interventions are adapted for boys and girls, alongside a greater focus on early identification and treatment.

We will continue to ensure that eating disorder services are accessible and responsive to the needs of boys and young men, as part of our wider commitment to improving men’s health and tackling health inequalities.

The National Bereavement Care Pathway sets standards and guidance aimed at ensuring all bereaved parents, including fathers and partners, receive consistent, individualised, and sensitive care. NHS England’s Medium Term Planning Framework sets an expectation that all National Health Service trusts implement the pathway for stillbirth and neonatal death.

The Department’s engagement with bereaved fathers and other families helps ensure that their experiences inform work to improve bereavement care and support. The National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce is also supported by family expert reference groups, including people with experience of bereavement, whose chairs represent members’ views and priorities on the taskforce. Ministers and officials will continue to engage with bereaved families, including fathers and partners, as this work develops.

Under section 104 of the Equality Act 2010, registered political parties in the UK are permitted to use positive action, including reserved places on shortlists, where proportionate to address the under representation of candidates with certain protected characteristics.

Section 104(7) currently provides a specific exception allowing for this to include single-sex shortlists commonly all-women shortlists) if it is proportionate to reduce unequal representation.

Political parties can reserve all the places on their shortlist for one sex if this will reduce unequal representation. If a political party had an under-representation of women, there could be a ‘women-only’ shortlist.

Positive action is voluntary and political parties cannot be forced to do it.