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<p>We will publish our response to the remaining Joint Committee recommendations on
the Draft Domestic Abuse Bill, including on whether to undertake a review on how to
address domestic abuse in relationships between under-16 year olds, when the Bill
is re-introduced. As the Leader of the House of Commons has indicated, we expect this
to be ahead of the Easter recess.</p><p> </p><p>Domestic abuse has a devastating impact
on children and young people. Growing up in a household of fear and intimidation can
impact their health, wellbeing and development, with lasting effects into adulthood.
That is why the government has provided £8m over the last two years for services designed
to support children affected by domestic abuse, be it perpetrated by parents/guardians
or children they’re in a relationship with.</p><p> </p><p>We are fully committed to
enacting the landmark Domestic Abuse Bill to transform the response to domestic abuse.
A key aim of the Bill is to raise awareness of the impact that domestic abuse can
have on children and to ensure they are considered victims in their own right.</p><p>
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