Domestic Abuse Bill

Migrant women must not be excluded from protections in the Domestic Abuse Bill

No woman fleeing her abusers should be turned away from accessing lifesaving refuge spaces or other safe accommodation because they have 'No Recourse to Public Funds'.

12 Apr Education

Exclusive: Universities Are Accused Of Lack Of Support For Students Facing Domestic Abuse, Despite “High Prevalence” In Age Group

Universities are under pressure to offer dedicated support for victims of domestic abuse as campaigners warn that it is “highly prevalent” in universities.

30 Mar Home affairs

Protections for migrant women must be included in the Domestic Abuse Bill

Ministers must back the Lords amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill to ensure migrant women have access to the legal, financial and emotional support they need to escape abuse and rebuild their lives.

12 Mar Home affairs

It’s unacceptable that women are forced to police their own behaviour because men can’t police theirs

My suggestion for a 6pm curfew for men incensed people far more than the police telling women not to go out alone. It speaks volumes of our victim blaming culture.

08 Feb Coronavirus

Lockdown Ending Could Lead To A Spike In Domestic Abuse, Researchers Warn

Easing of lockdown restrictions could prompt a surge in demand for domestic violence services as attempts to leave abusive relationships often trigger an escalation of abuse, new research has warned.

26 Jan Coronavirus

While calls for help about child abuse increase, 600,000 vulnerable children remain invisible to the state

Data shows an increase in calls about domestic abuse in the pandemic. However, with the number of referrals to social services going down, children are being forgotten when they need us most.

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04 Jan Home affairs

EHRC briefing on Domestic Abuse Bill 2nd reading in HoL

EHRC have released a briefing on proposed amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill.

07 Jul 2020 Home affairs

‘Rough sex’ defence set to be banned after MPs back bid to change ‘chilling’ law

MPs have backed legislation that will outlaw the “chilling“ use of “rough sex” that campaigners say has allowed killers to escape punishment.

30 Jun 2020 Social affairs

We must halt the erosion of specialist Black and minority ethnic domestic abuse support services

Abuse is not one size fits all, and support shouldn't be either. The Government must recognise that specialist ‘by and for’ services provide Black and minority ethnic women with a lifeline

28 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

With surging domestic abuse incidents during lockdown, ministers must provide proper support for victims

What are ministers doing to tackle the additional difficulties that victims of abuse have faced during this crisis?

16 Jun 2020 Political parties

Explained: Labour’s Stella Creasy and Nadia Whittome on why treating misogyny as a hate crime could aid the battle against domestic abuse

As the long-awaited Domestic Abuse Bill enters its committee stage, a group of MPs are urging the government to consider misogyny — hatred and contempt for women — as a hate crime.

10 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

NSPCC accuses ministers of 'turning a blind eye' to children affected by domestic abuse in lockdown

The NSPCC has accused ministers of "turning a blind eye" towards children impacted by domestic abuse amid soaring numbers of reported cases.

09 Jun 2020 Home affairs

Domestic abuse survivors could be given salary advances as government launches workplace help review

Domestic abuse victims “in real financial hardship” could be given emergency early access to their salary under government plans to offer them more support at work.

02 May 2020 Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Communities Secretary vows priority council housing for people fleeing domestic abuse

People fleeing domestic abuse will be given priority for council housing amid fears of a surge in cases during the coronavirus lockdown, the Communities Secretary has announced.

28 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

No one in our society should become homeless because they have had to flee domestic abuse

This lockdown throws into sharp relief why it’s essential that domestic abuse survivors are guaranteed the right to a safe home, write Rosie Duffield, Neil Coyle and Bob Blackman

28 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

We need targeted measures in the Domestic Abuse Bill to improve support for survivors through the coronavirus crisis and beyond

The Covid-19 crisis has added incredible urgency to the issue of tackling domestic abuse. The priority right now must be to ensure anyone who finds themselves at risk of harm can get help.

27 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Surge in coronavirus domestic abuse cases needs ‘urgent’ attention of Cobra, MPs tell Priti Patel

Ministers are being urged to ramp up their support for victims of domestic abuse amid a surge in cases during the coronavirus lockdown.

12 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Priti Patel unveils extra help for domestic abuse support lines amid surge in demand during coronavirus lockdown

Domestic abuse helplines will receive a £2m funding boost so they can support people affected by the crime during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, the Home Secretary has vowed.

26 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

Domestic abuse should have been higher up the Government's agenda. They must act now to save lives

Domestic abuse was bound to rise during the coronavirus crisis. Ministers must quickly start to put out public health advice to tackle the rising number of incidents

09 Mar 2020 Political parties

Jess Phillips MP: The Domestic Abuse Bill is to be welcomed, but there is still work to be done

The long-awaited Domestic Abuse Bill contains some good measures – but there is still a way to go to ensure proper protection for victims, writes Jess Phillips MP

17 Feb 2020 Home affairs

Ministers unveil £16m cash boost to tackle 'postcode lottery' in help for domestic abuse survivors

Ministers will hand more than £16m of new money to councils in a bid to end the "postcode lottery" in support provided to survivors of domestic abuse.

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14 Oct 2019 Home affairs

Queen's Speech: EHRC welcome a continued commitment to protect people from domestic abuse

Chief Executive of the EHRC, Rebecca Hilsenrath, says changes to voting procedures need to be thought through carefully.

02 Oct 2019 Home affairs

WATCH: Labour MP Rosie Duffield shares harrowing experience of domestic abuse

In an emotional Commons speech, Labour MP Rosie Duffield said she had suffered "constant hurt" during her coercive relationship.

18 Sep 2019 Home affairs

The new Domestic Abuse Commissioner has the power to hold Government to account

Writing exclusively for Politicshome on the appointment of the UK’s first Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Minister Victoria Atkins says she has been moved to hear of survivors’ resilience and strength.