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Covid-19: Domestic Violence

Monday 13 July 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • David Simmonds asked a question about the Domestic Abuse Bill and its impact on children.
  • The Minister thanked David Simmonds for raising the issue of child protection in cases of domestic abuse.
  • The Minister highlighted that children suffer as victims and often witness domestic abuse, emphasizing the need for protection.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 David Simmonds Con Eastbourne
Children & Families
Context

The Domestic Abuse Bill is being discussed in Parliament to provide stronger protection for victims of domestic abuse.

Question

Does my right hon. Friend agree that children, who are often the hidden victims of domestic violence—either as victims themselves or through witnessing it among parents and other members of the household—will gain additional protection from our landmark Domestic Abuse Bill?

Answer from Priti Patel (Secretary of State for the Home Department)

I thank my hon. Friend for his question. The protection of children is an important issue—children are victims when it comes to domestic abuse, and it is a sad fact that children often witness some of the most abhorrent abuse of their parent or others—and the Bill does exactly that. I am really pleased and proud that we have made sure that children are at the heart of the Bill. It is right that we safeguard and protect them.

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