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<p>Addressing Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) remains a key priority of this
Government. We are committed to fighting VAWG crimes, of which domestic abuse is a
high-harm and high-volume subset, warranting a dedicated strategy.</p><p>Our aim in
having two strategies is for twice as much focus on these crimes. allowing space,
within the VAWG strategy, for consideration of other evolving or less understood crimes,
such as those perpetrated through digital or online means. The approach does not separate
domestic abuse out from the umbrella term of VAWG, but allows a dedicated focus on
it.</p><p>The two strategies will be complementary and work together to drive down
VAWG crimes and their impact on society and will put victims and survivors at the
heart of our response.</p><p>The UK signed the Istanbul Convention in 2012. Chapter
IV (Articles 18-28) of the Istanbul Convention relates to protection and support for
victims. As set out in the recent report on our progress towards ratification of the
Convention, published on 22 October 2020, we are fully compliant with the articles
which comprise Chapter IV.</p><p>We take seriously our responsibilities under the
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and were
examined by the UN Committee on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in February 2019. The Committee welcomed progress
made by the UK in relation to violence against women and girls.</p>
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