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Government to review support in the workplace for victims of domestic abuse

09 June 2020

Proposing MP
Sutton and Cheam
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses a government review into workplace support for victims of domestic abuse.

Action Requested

The Government is conducting a review to assess existing support mechanisms for victims of domestic abuse in the workplace and will seek evidence on how to improve such support. The review will conclude by the end of the year.

Key Facts

  • Domestic abuse affects every aspect of a victim's life, including their work.
  • Organisations like Equality and Human Rights Commission, Business in the Community, and Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse have developed best practice guidance for employers to support victims of domestic abuse.
  • The review will start with a call for evidence and report by the end of the year.
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