Extract from remining stages of the Domestic Abuse Bill - July 6
Tuesday, 7 July 2020 07:56
Jackie Doyle-Price (Thurrock) (Con):...I am pleased to see
that Police and Crime Commissioners regularly step up to
the plate to commission sufficient services for victims of sexual
violence, but all too often locally I see the NHS not doing its
bit, and equally we expect more from local authorities. The
amendments in my name are there to reboot the emphasis on sexual
violence as an element of domestic violence in terms of the
functions of the domestic violence commissioner and...Request free trial
(Thurrock) (Con):...I am
pleased to see that Police and Crime
Commissioners regularly step up to the plate
to commission sufficient services for victims of sexual violence,
but all too often locally I see the NHS not doing its bit, and
equally we expect more from local authorities. The amendments in my
name are there to reboot the emphasis on sexual violence as an
element of domestic violence in terms of the functions of the
domestic violence commissioner and local authorities. I hope that
the Minister in responding will articulate the very real need for
holistic support for victims of sexual violence and an expectation
that the domestic violence commissioner will do the requisite thing
and encourage good practice throughout our public services...
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