Safer Streets for Women 2021-03-24
2021-03-24
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Q1
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Following the tragic death of Sarah Everard, concerns have risen about street safety for women. Constituents are worried about inadequate lighting and CCTV in their local areas.
What steps she is taking to ensure that good practice on making streets safer for women is shared? Following the tragic case, constituents have raised concerns over whether their local area is safe. One constituent, Courtney Beech from Drop Zone in Barrow, worries about poor lighting in parks and cemeteries.
The safer streets fund has been more than doubled to support interventions such as street lighting and CCTV, which will make people feel safer. Local authorities have the responsibility for these measures.
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Did not provide specific details on efforts made to share good practices with local organisations.
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Following the tragic death of Sarah Everard, concerns have risen about street safety for women. Constituents are worried about inadequate lighting and CCTV in their local areas.
What efforts are the Government making to ensure that good practice is being shared with local authorities and other local organisations to keep women feeling safe and secure, especially at night time?
The safer streets fund has been more than doubled to support interventions such as street lighting and CCTV, which will make people feel safer. Local authorities have the responsibility for these measures.
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Did not provide specific details on efforts made to share good practices with local organisations.
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Q3
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Concerns over the cultural underpinnings that contribute to male violence against women have been raised.
Does my hon. Friend agree with the conclusion of the February 2020 report by the Government Equalities Office that the use of pornography is an important contributing factor to harmful sexual behaviours? How will she ensure that the emphasis on street lights and CCTV does not overshadow addressing the root causes of male violence against women?
I personally agree with my right hon. Friend regarding the use of pornography as a contributing factor to harmful sexual behaviours. The Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department is looking into this issue and I will follow up to provide a more comprehensive response.
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Did not commit to specific actions or timelines for addressing cultural factors behind male violence.
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