The Liberal Democrats have tabled amendments to the Domestic
Abuse Bill as it starts Report Stage at the House of Lords on
International Women's Day.
The amendments, which will be debated over the three days of
report stage, include:
- Calling for priority school places for children who are
forced to change schools as a result of domestic abuse.
- Ensuring children who have had to move due to domestic abuse
do not receive delays to their NHS treatment.
- Requiring the Secretary of State to issue a code of practice
designed to ensure that people affected by domestic abuse who are
workers receive appropriate care and support from their employer.
Lib Dem Peers will also support key cross-party amendments,
including increased protection for migrant women who are
survivors of domestic abuse.
Baroness , who is joint lead on the Bill for the Liberal Democrat
Lords, commented:
“Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of age, class,
gender, ethnicity, disability, and sexual orientation.
"This Bill has been a long time coming, but Liberal Democrats
have worked cross-party across both houses to make this Bill the
best that it can be.
"On International Women’s Day this year, Liberal Democrats will
be fighting to protect and support survivors and their children
through the justice system, the immigration system, and through
public bodies like housing and health.
"The Domestic Abuse Bill is our once-in-a-generation chance to
get it right.”
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