Domestic Abuse: Defence for Victims who Commit an Offence Debate
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(1 year, 10 months ago)
Lords ChamberMy Lords, I cannot give a date for the appointment of the next Victims’ Commissioner but I think it will be made as soon as possible.
My Lords, does the Minister agree that new action needs to be taken to tackle domestic violence, and will he accept the merits of introducing a new domestic violence register to track offenders and help protect victims? It would be similar to the sex offender register and have similar administration, and it would protect women from domestic violence.