Oral Question·Ministry of Justice
“What steps her Department is taking through the criminal justice system to help tackle violence against women and girls.”
Tabled: 4 December 2024Answered: 10 December 2024
Asked by
Elaine Stewart
Labour — Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Justice
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.