Policing and Prevention of Violence against Women Debate

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Department: Home Office

Policing and Prevention of Violence against Women

Suzanne Webb Excerpts
Monday 15th March 2021

(3 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Priti Patel Portrait Priti Patel
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The hon. Lady will know that the Law Commission is considering that area, and its consultation closed in December. I will work with the House and report back on this whole area, and I will continue to work on that with the safeguarding Minister.

Suzanne Webb Portrait Suzanne Webb (Stourbridge) (Con) [V]
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I am proud of a Government who, since 2010, have put women’s safety at the heart of their policymaking. Does my right hon. Friend agree that our landmark Domestic Abuse Bill puts women at the front and centre of this Government’s policymaking when it comes to tackling violence against women and girls?

Priti Patel Portrait Priti Patel
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My hon. Friend is right, and I again pay tribute to everybody who has worked on that landmark Bill, which will lead to the protection of more women and children from domestic violence. We want the Bill to receive Royal Assent.