Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jess Phillips and Robin Swann

Monday 23rd March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Jess Phillips]

I feel equally disgusted by the examples that the hon. Lady has laid out. The violence against women and girls strategy makes it very clear that in tackling online misogyny, the Government will look across regulation, legislation and education to do everything necessary to protect both the girls and the boys in our country.

[Robin Swann (South Antrim) (UUP)]

3. What guidance her Department has provided to police forces on the application of public order legislation in relation to the expression of religious beliefs.

Violence against Women and Girls Strategy

Debate between Jess Phillips and Robin Swann

Monday 15th December 2025 Commons Chamber

[Jess Phillips]

I was in Woking looking at the multi-agency services offered there, and I have to say that I was incredibly impressed by what is on offer in Surrey, both for victims who wish to go through the criminal justice system and those who do not. While I would much prefer it if that figure was less adrift, we must ensure that we do not just focus on criminal justice outcomes as lots of women will want other outcomes.

[Robin Swann (South Antrim) (UUP)]

Violence against women and girls is a current issue, but it is also an historical issue. On the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, sexual crime is not listed as one of those that can be looked at under the current commission, on which I have tabled an amendment. Will the Minister commit to working with me and the Northern Ireland Office to include sexual crime in the Bill?

[Jess Phillips]

I am more than happy to listen to the hon. Gentleman’s representations in that regard.