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Andrea Jenkyns

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Tuesday 14th July 2020

(4 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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The Secretary of State was asked—
Andrea Jenkyns Portrait Andrea Jenkyns (Morley and Outwood) (Con)
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What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting victims of domestic abuse.

Mark Pawsey Portrait Mark Pawsey (Rugby) (Con)
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What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting victims of domestic abuse.

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Robert Buckland Portrait The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Robert Buckland)
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My Ministers and I are in regular contact with our counterparts across Government and the sector to ensure the smooth passage of the Domestic Abuse Bill and to provide timely support for victims at this difficult time. We announced £76 million to support the most vulnerable during the pandemic, including survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Andrea Jenkyns Portrait Andrea Jenkyns [V]
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One in six crimes in West Yorkshire are linked to domestic abuse. Lifting the lockdown restrictions may lead to an increase in reporting of this type of crime. What plans are in place to enable courts to deal with these cases swiftly?

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