Sexual Violence against Girls and Women Debate

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Department: Home Office

Sexual Violence against Girls and Women

Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton Excerpts
Thursday 5th March 2015

(9 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Bates Portrait Lord Bates
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The Home Secretary is looking very closely at that very important report, which came out just two days ago, particularly in the context of the very disturbing allegations made about Yarl’s Wood. We take that very seriously and will be responding.

Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton Portrait Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton (Lab)
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My Lords, will the Minister undertake to talk to his noble friend Lord Nash about what I believe is a widespread concern that this is treated as a freedom in some schools? Does he not agree that the time has come to ensure that all girls are protected and all boys receive the proper education to help prevent violence?

Lord Bates Portrait Lord Bates
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That is something that should be done. Of course, the quality of that education is monitored by Ofsted as well. It is something that should happen in all schools. It is a crucial part of this, and schools, along with parents and the wider community, have a vital role to play in making sure that young boys in particular are educated about the limits and the need to obtain consent.