Domestic Abuse Serial Perpetrators 2023-02-06
2023-02-06
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The Home Office does not routinely collect data on the number of domestic abuse victims killed by a partner who had previously been convicted. Domestic abuse offences reported to the police have doubled in five years while charges have nearly halved.
What steps are being taken to ensure effective management and monitoring of serial perpetrators of domestic abuse, given that the Home Office does not routinely collect data on victims killed by partners with prior convictions?
The feasibility of a domestic abuse register is being looked into. 911,000 reports of domestic abuse are made to the police every year. The Government are considering technological answers and improving track records through multi-agency forums.
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Feasibility rather than commitment
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The Home Office lacks routine data collection on domestic abuse victims killed by partners with prior convictions. Domestic abuse reports have doubled while charges declined.
Will the Minister support Labour's proposal for a domestic abuse register to monitor offenders, safeguard victims and curb future crimes?
The feasibility of a domestic abuse register is being examined. We are investing in perpetrator interventions, technology for police identification, and considering multi-agency forums.
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The Rotherham child sexual exploitation case highlights the need for a dedicated commissioner to combat child abuse, punish perpetrators, and prevent access to public office.
Does my hon. Friend agree that we need a child criminal and sexual exploitation commissioner to work alongside the Domestic Abuse Commissioner to address CSE?
A huge amount of work is going on in this area. The Government need a detailed response to ensure joined-up thinking across all Departments to stamp out child sexual abuse.
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