Debates between Victoria Collins and Christine Jardine during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Victoria Collins and Christine Jardine
Tuesday 5th November 2024

(4 weeks, 1 day ago)

Commons Chamber
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Victoria Collins Portrait Victoria Collins (Harpenden and Berkhamsted) (LD)
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8. What steps she is taking to support survivors of domestic abuse and violence against women through the criminal justice system.

Christine Jardine Portrait Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West) (LD)
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15. What steps she is taking to support survivors of domestic abuse and violence against women through the criminal justice system.

Alex Davies-Jones Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones)
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We are committed to supporting victims and survivors of these abhorrent crimes, including through the £26 million rape and sexual abuse support fund and the funding of independent domestic and sexual violence advocates. Furthermore, we will increase the powers of the Victims’ Commissioner to improve accountability when victims’ needs are not met.