Oral Question·Ministry of Justice
“What steps she is taking to support survivors of domestic abuse and violence against women through the criminal justice system.”
Tabled: 22 January 2025Answered: 28 January 2025
Asked by
Anna Sabine
Liberal Democrat — Frome and East Somerset
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Justice
Answer from Hansard
The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Sarah Sackman)
This Government are committed to supporting victims and survivors of violence against women and girls. These are abhorrent crimes. We are therefore funding the rape and sexual abuse support fund to the tune of £26 million, as well as funding independent domestic and sexual violence advocates. We are also strengthening the powers of the Victims’ Commissioner to improve accountability where those victims’ needs are not being met.