With permission, Mr Speaker, I wish to make a statement on the recommendations of Her Majesty’s inspectorate of constabulary and fire & rescue services regarding violence against women and girls (VAWG). One in five women experiences sexual assault or attempted assault, stalking, or domestic abuse. The Home Office received over 180,000 responses to its call for evidence last year, shaping the work on VAWG. The Government is determined to stamp out such violence, ensure victim support, and bring perpetrators to justice. The tackling VAWG strategy from July includes commitments like a communications campaign, measures for women’s safety in public spaces, and strengthening laws (e.g., criminalising virginity testing). The Home Secretary commissioned an inspection last year which found that while progress has been made, urgent action is still needed. The Government accepts all recommendations. The deputy chief constable Maggie Blyth was appointed as the full-time national policing lead for VAWG in October, and a national framework has since been published to ensure consistent direction. The strategic policing requirement will include tackling VAWG crimes alongside homicide, serious crime, and terrorism. Investment includes £11 million for domestic abuse perpetrator programmes and toughening legislation against online abuse. Victim support is prioritised with £43 million allocated by the Home Office and £300 million across government. Initiatives like the safety of women at night fund (£5m) and safer streets funding (£150m) are in place. Confidence in policing will be ensured through high standards from chief constables and vetting reviews. A victims’ Bill is planned to prioritise victim needs in the criminal justice system. The Government also launched a multi-year national communications campaign called “Enough” to reject VAWG crimes and support victims. Additional plans include a domestic abuse plan, statutory guidance on domestic abuse definitions, and refreshed male victims position statement.