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Cowardly domestic abusers will continue to face time behind bars under legislation laid in Parliament today which will also see the most horrific murderers face life behind bars and rapists locked up for longer.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Ambassador Neil Bush marks International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict and presents UK actions to prevent and end conflict-related sexual violence.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security: Sexual Violence in Conflict
Laura’s responsibilities are: Minister for Victims and Safeguarding victims and witnesses rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO) violence against women and girls (VAWG) criminal law child sexual abuse miscarriages of justice Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)
The Home Secretary today (Monday 11 February) announced 2 new initiatives to steer vulnerable young people away from a life of serious violence.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
How a prisoner is released - including Parole Board hearings, resettlement schemes and temporary release on licence
The Victims' Code focuses on victims' rights and sets out the minimum standard that organisations must provide to victims of crime.
The 2008 gender-based violence law and gender parity in primary and secondary education in Rwanda
V-Day flash mob at Southbank Centre raises awareness.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A statistical release on trends in cautioning and sentencing of knife or offensive weapon offences.
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