Violence Against Women Debate
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Lord Avebury
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(11 years, 2 months ago)
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Baroness Northover
I am sure that the group that I mentioned earlier will be looking at exactly that.
Lord Avebury
Does my noble friend think that the leniency shown to Mr Saatchi when he half-strangled his wife set the wrong tone?
Baroness Northover
I cannot comment on a particular case. However, I am struck by the media reaction, which is really very interesting. I am struck by the support and sympathy for people who find themselves in such situations and by the fact that these problems go through every level of society.