Extract from Lords debate on International Women’s Day - Mar 10
Wednesday, 11 March 2020 08:17
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Baroness Burt of Solihull (LD):...I finish very quickly with a good
news story from Southeastern and Great Western Railways,
which offer free train travel to victims fleeing an abusive
relationship under a new scheme they invented—“rail to refuge”.
Under the scheme, abuse victims can contact the charity Women’s
Aid, or a domestic abuse helpline or local outreach service; if
necessary, a refuge space will be found for them and a train ticket
obtained on the woman’s behalf....Request free trial
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