Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 90511

Northern Ireland Office: Domestic Abuse

Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 21 November 2025

Question

Jess Asato

LabourLowestoft

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether his Department has (a) implemented a domestic abuse policy for staff and (b) trained line managers to effectively respond to staff who are experiencing domestic abuse.

Answer

Hilary Benn
The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) follows the Ministry of Justice for its HR policies. The MoJ published updated domestic abuse guidance and support on their intranet in August 2025, helping staff and managers assess safety concerns, and providing informa...

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