Men’s Violence against Women and Girls Debate

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Men’s Violence against Women and Girls

Lindsay Hoyle Excerpts
Friday 29th November 2024

(1 week, 6 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Emily Darlington Portrait Emily Darlington
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It has been a long day for all of us, and I really appreciate that hon. Members have stayed so late on such an important day—

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Don’t worry about Jim!

Emily Darlington Portrait Emily Darlington
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Right—I am waiting for the next intervention. I agree with my hon. Friend the Member for Hyndburn (Sarah Smith) that councillors in their local communities and organisations such as that are making the difference and are the places that women are turning to because, unfortunately, the system is letting them down—not least around rape. Despite five out of six rapes not even being reported to the police, in the year ending July almost 70,000 women courageously reported their rape. Only 2.7% of those ever made it to charge and court, while for other crimes the rate is 7%. That means in this country it is easier to get away with rape than with robbery.