Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Robin Swann and Ellie Reeves

Thursday 19th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[The Solicitor General]

I know that my hon. Friend is a strong advocate for tackling violence against women and girls, and I am proud of our cross-Government strategy to do just that, which we set out in December. I would be more than happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss these issues in more detail.

[Robin Swann (South Antrim) (UUP)]

The Solicitor General will know that 29 women have been murdered since 2020 in Northern Ireland—we have seen a significant increase in femicide. Will she give me an assurance that she will continue to engage with Northern Ireland’s Attorney General and Justice Minister to ensure that prosecution rates are also increased in Northern Ireland?

[The Solicitor General]

I thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that important point, and am happy to engage further on these really important matters.