Context
The MP is concerned about the measures taken to tackle intimate image abuse, specifically focusing on ensuring that police have the necessary technical tools for investigation.
Question
I pay tribute to the Minister for the work being done. Although that work is welcome, we need to direct our attention towards ensuring that police have the necessary technical tools to investigate reports. Will she meet me to discuss what further action can be taken to address and prevent intimate image abuse in all our communities?
Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones)
I will happily meet my hon. Friend. We are launching within policing our national centre for violence against women and girls and public protection—that includes a £2 million funding settlement to target violence against women and girls better, including online—and in November, we launched our domestic abuse protection orders in selected areas to improve protection for victims of all kinds of domestic abuse, including online. The police are also able to use stalking protection orders to protect victims of online abuse.
Not addressed: The Minister did not specifically address the need for technical tools for police investigations or set a timeline for further action in this area.
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