Policing and Prevention of Violence against Women Debate

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Department: Home Office

Policing and Prevention of Violence against Women

Selaine Saxby Excerpts
Monday 15th March 2021

(3 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Selaine Saxby Portrait Selaine Saxby (North Devon) (Con) [V]
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I would also like to add my condolences to the family and friends of Sarah Everard. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the Domestic Abuse Bill showcases this Government’s commitment to protecting and listening to victims of domestic abuse, who are mostly women, so that we can tackle this abhorrent crime effectively? That goes alongside the increased funding we have given to organisations such as North Devon Against Domestic Abuse in my constituency, which does so much to support the victims of this dreadful abuse.

Priti Patel Portrait Priti Patel
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right, and I will not go through the measures I touched on earlier. Clearly, the Domestic Abuse Bill is a landmark Bill that will absolutely change outcomes on domestic abuse and increase support to women who have been victims of it.