Violence Against Women and Girls: Stalking Debate

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Department: Home Office

Violence Against Women and Girls: Stalking

Lord Bach Excerpts
Thursday 23rd February 2023

(1 year, 8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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My noble friend makes a good point and I will of course reflect her concerns back to the department. However, forces under special measures are obviously subject to significant scrutiny. I cannot say for certain because I have not looked into this, but I would imagine that it forms a key part of the scrutiny under which they operate.

Lord Bach Portrait Lord Bach (Lab)
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My Lords, will the Minister invite the Safeguarding Minister to send the letter she is sending to chief constables to police and crime commissioners as well?

Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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The noble Lord makes a very good suggestion—yes, I will.