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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Istanbul Convention Ratification: 2020 Report on Progress

22 October 2020 · Home Office

Proposed by Victoria Atkins Con Louth and Horncastle

Women & Equalities

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK Government has laid before Parliament a fourth annual report on its progress towards ratifying the Istanbul Convention.
  • The government has strengthened its legislative framework and announced enhanced support during the pandemic including 76 million funding for victims of abuse.
  • A 1.5 million pilot scheme has been launched to address evidence gaps in support for victims of abuse.

Issue summary

The UK Government has laid before Parliament a fourth annual report on its progress towards ratifying the Istanbul Convention to combat violence against women and domestic violence.

Action requested

The government has strengthened its legislative framework, announced enhanced support during the pandemic including £76 million funding for victims of abuse, reintroduced the Domestic Abuse Bill in March 2020 with necessary legislative measures, committed to review migrant victim support, and launched a £1.5 million pilot scheme to address evidence gaps.

Key facts

  • UK signed Istanbul Convention in 2012.
  • Fourth annual report published on progress towards ratification.
  • £76 million funding announced for victims during the pandemic.
  • Domestic Abuse Bill reintroduced on 3 March 2020, passed by House of Commons in July and moved to the House of Lords.
  • Support for Migrant Victims (SMV) pilot scheme launched with £1.5 million funding.
  • Report publication fulfills requirement under Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence Act 2017.
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