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Domestic Abuse: Prosecution Rates

Wednesday 14 October 2026 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Minister took steps to tackle domestic abuse by rolling out an enhanced service for victims.
  • Minister mentioned piloting pre-trial meetings with the prosecution team for victims of domestic abuse.
  • Government is committed to halving violence against women and girls.

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Questions & Answers

Context

The questioner seeks to address the low prosecution rates for domestic abuse cases, which affects victims' ability to receive justice and support.

Question

What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for domestic abuse. Last month, Your Sanctuary, a women's refuge in my constituency, hosted a conference to tackle domestic abuse. One of its key asks is tackling the 2020 harm review, which has not been implemented.

Answer from Ellie Reeves

I have taken many steps to tackle domestic abuse, from rolling out the enhanced service offered to victims of domestic abuse to piloting pre-trial meetings with the prosecution team for victims of domestic abuse. This is a Government who are committed to halving violence against women and girls in a decade, and we are getting on with the job.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific ask regarding the implementation of the 2020 harm review was not addressed.

How: Committed To Halving Violence Against Women And Girls, Getting On With The Job

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Context

The questioner seeks to address the low prosecution rates for domestic abuse cases, which affects victims' ability to receive justice and support.

Question

What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for domestic abuse. Last month, Your Sanctuary, a women's refuge in my constituency, hosted a conference to tackle domestic abuse. One of its key asks is tackling the 2020 harm review, which has not been implemented.

Answer from Ellie Reeves

I have taken many steps to tackle domestic abuse, from rolling out the enhanced service offered to victims of domestic abuse to piloting pre-trial meetings with the prosecution team for victims of domestic abuse. This is a Government who are committed to halving violence against women and girls in a decade, and we are getting on with the job.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific ask regarding the implementation of the 2020 harm review was not addressed.

How: Committed To Halving Violence Against Women And Girls, Getting On With The Job

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