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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Domestic Abuse: Serial Perpetrators

Monday 6 February 2023 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The feasibility of a domestic abuse register is being examined.
  • The Government are investing in perpetrator interventions and technology for police identification.
  • A child criminal and sexual exploitation commissioner is proposed to work alongside the Domestic Abuse Commissioner.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Ellie Reeves Lab Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Crime & Law Enforcement Justice & Courts
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from Sarah Dines

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Feasibility rather than commitment

How: Being Looked Into

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Q2 Ellie Reeves Lab Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Crime & Law Enforcement Safeguarding & DBS
Context

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.

Question

Will the Minister support Labour's proposal for a domestic abuse register to monitor offenders, safeguard victims and curb future crimes?

Answer from Sarah Dines

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Feasibility rather than commitment

How: Being Looked Into

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Q3 Alexander Stafford
Crime & Law Enforcement Children & Families
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from Sarah Dines

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No commitment to a specific commissioner

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