Violence Against Women Debate

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Baroness Rendell of Babergh

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Introduction: Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield

Violence Against Women

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Sexual Assault Referral Centres
Thursday 25th November 2010

(13 years, 7 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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My noble friend is absolutely right. That is why the more than £28 million we have earmarked is directed towards those specialist services to ensure that victims are given the best possible support.

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My Lords, female genital mutilation is a cruel and barbarous form of violence against women. What action are the Government taking to put an end to female genital mutilation in this country, and what can be done to bring about a prosecution under the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003?

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