Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 4810

Leave: Domestic Abuse

Tabled: 9 September 2024
Answered: 16 September 2024

Question

Tom Hayes

LabourBournemouth East

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will introduce statutory paid leave for survivors of domestic abuse.

Answer

Justin Madders
The Government does not have any plans to introduce a specific paid leave entitlement at this time. However, depending on the nature of the individual’s employment, survivors may be able to access a range of leave entitlements allowing them to take time o...

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