Written Question·Home Office·UIN 5881

Domestic Abuse: Older People

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 10 October 2024

Question

Fabian Hamilton

LabourLeeds North East

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help prevent the coercive control of older people for financial gain.

Answer

Dame Diana Johnson
This Government recognises the devastating impact that financial and economic abuse can have on victims. Whilst anyone can suffer from domestic abuse, we know that older victims, especially where dependent on others, may find it more difficult to recognis...

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