Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ben Howlett and Oliver Colvile

Monday 23rd January 2017 Commons Chamber

[Ben Howlett (Bath) (Con)]

9. What steps she is taking to ensure that all forms of domestic abuse are recognised and investigated.

[Oliver Colvile (Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport) (Con)]

17. What steps she is taking to ensure that all forms of domestic abuse are recognised and investigated.

[The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Amber Rudd)]

The Government are absolutely committed to tackling all forms of domestic abuse. This morning I chaired the domestic abuse national oversight group, which oversees the delivery of important recommendations from Her Majesty’s inspectorate of constabulary. Victims who experience extreme psychological and emotional abuse can now bring their perpetrators to justice. The College of Policing has updated its guidance, and every police force now has a domestic abuse action plan.