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A raft of new amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill will be presented, providing greater protections for victims and further clamping down on perpetrators.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Funding will help ensure victims and their children who need it are able to access life-saving support in safe accommodation.
Letter from Baroness Williams to Peers following second reading of the bill.
Police will have to consider key risk factors, including safeguarding victims, when deciding on bail.
The government has teamed up with independent pharmacies and Boots to launch a domestic abuse Ask for ANI codeword scheme.
Business Minister Paul Scully calls on employers to ensure their organisation is spotting signs of domestic abuse and helping their staff find the right support.
An open letter from the Business Minister Paul Scully to employers on how they can support survivors of domestic abuse.
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, writes to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner and the Victims Commissioner about the government response to COVID-19.
Ministers have today (18 November 2020) confirmed a major funding boost for victims of rape and domestic abuse as services face dealing with greater demand this winter.
New campaign to protect children launched as tougher restrictions come into effect
New funding for councils so they can prepare for new domestic abuse duty.
A further 25 charities will receive a share of £1 million boost as part of the government’s £10 million emergency fund.
Letter from Minister Chalk to Jess Phillips MP on the second tranche of the government amendments tabled for Commons Report stage.
Letter from ministers to Jess Phillips MP on the first tranche of the government amendments tabled for Commons Report stage.
Business Minister Paul Scully launches review of employment rights for survivors of domestic abuse.
Over 1,500 bed spaces will be provided to support survivors of domestic abuse at risk during the pandemic backed by £8.1 million government support.
Charities can bid for a share of £10 million funding to support victims of domestic abuse.
The Communities Secretary on the government’s response to COVID-19 and support for vulnerable people during the pandemic
Communities Secretary announces £76 million extra funding to support survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and vulnerable children and their families and victims of modern slavery.
Multimillion pound funding to support children impacted by domestic abuse.
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