Domestic Abuse

Lord Bishop of Rochester Excerpts

Wednesday 29th July 2020 Lords Chamber

[The Lord Bishop of Rochester]

My Lords, I have sad personal experience of a family situation where the perpetrator of the abuse was an older person, and we are all fearful that lockdown may have led to an increase in such instances. In that context, I am pleased that my diocese of Rochester is the first in the Church of England to establish a strategic partnership with the White Ribbon Campaign. In a world where such abuse, especially when it involves older people, often remains hidden, will the Minister commit to meeting with Members of these Benches, and perhaps other faith leaders, to discuss how the Domestic Abuse Bill’s guidance might empower faith communities to be part of the solution?

[Baroness Williams of Trafford]

I am very sorry to hear the right reverend Prelate’s story. I most certainly will meet with him.