Written Question·Home Office·UIN 21290

Violence: Women

Tabled: 19 December 2024

Answered: 7 January 2025

Question

Helen Grant

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the definition of violence against women and girls.

Answer

Jess Phillips

The Government’s definition of violence against women and girls (VAWG) covers violence and abuse which disproportionately, but not exclusively, affect women and girls. Crimes and behaviours include sexual offences, domestic abuse, stalking and harassment ...

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