Extract from committee stage of the Domestic Abuse Bill - June 4

Friday, 5 June 2020 08:19

Jess Phillips (Birmingham, Yardley) (Lab): Let us say that a woman had a spousal visa, or did not but was here with a partner, and was essentially being treated like a slave in their home, which would not be uncommon. Would support organisations—including Women’s Aid, where Lucy works—ever refer those women to the trafficking service that exists in this country, run by the Salvation Army? Andrea Simon, Head of Public Affairs, End Violence Against Women: No. To read all of the...Request free trial