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Debate between Paul Scully and Tom Tugendhat
Thursday 22nd March 2018

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Paul Scully Portrait Paul Scully (Sutton and Cheam) (Con)
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2. What steps the Government are taking to reduce the level of victim withdrawal in cases involving domestic abuse.

Tom Tugendhat Portrait Tom Tugendhat (Tonbridge and Malling) (Con)
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4. What steps the Government are taking to reduce the level of victim withdrawal in cases involving domestic abuse.

Robert Buckland Portrait The Solicitor General (Robert Buckland)
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The Government see the response to domestic abuse as a top priority. We want every victim to have full confidence in the justice system. When cases go to trial, a number of measures are already in place to support victims to give their best evidence. Where possible, we will take prosecutions forward without victims having to give evidence.

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