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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan

30 March 2022 · Home Office

Proposed by Priti Patel Con Witham

Crime & Law Enforcement

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government has published a new Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan to reduce cases of domestic abuse.
  • Updated versions of the Violence Against Women and Girls National Statement of Expectations and Commissioning Toolkit have been released.
  • A document titled Supporting Male Victims has also been published to address the needs of male victims.

Issue summary

The statement is about publishing a new cross-Government Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan to reduce domestic abuse cases and support victims.

Action requested

The Government has published the Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan, updated versions of the Violence Against Women and Girls National Statement of Expectations and Commissioning Toolkit, and a Supporting Male Victims document. These documents have been laid before Parliament and will be available on GOV.UK.

Key facts

  • The Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan is based on responses to the Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Call for Evidence.
  • The Plan aligns with the four pillars of the Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy.
  • The National Statement of Expectations, Commissioning Toolkit, and Supporting Male Victims document will be placed in the libraries of both Houses.
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