Oral Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
“What assessment his Department has made of the level of strategic importance of the polar regions.”
Tabled: 21 October 2026Answered: 27 October 2026
Asked by
George Freeman
Conservative — Mid Norfolk
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones)
Last week, this Government introduced domestic abuse protection orders in selected areas. This will improve protection for victims of domestic abuse, including non-physical abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour. We have also committed to fast-tracking rape cases through the courts in order to deliver swift justice for victims of this abhorrent offence.