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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-01more like thismore than 2014-07-01
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Home Office more like this
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answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Domestic Abuse remove filter
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, in the light of the review led by Dr Elizabeth Bates of the University of Cumbria showing that women are more likely to physically and mentally abuse their partners, whether they will encourage men to report such violence to the police. more like this
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Lord Stoddart of Swindon more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-11more like thismore than 2014-07-11
answer text <p> </p><p> </p><p>We recognise that men can be victims of domestic violence and abuse, so the Government recognises the need to support frontline organisations working with male victims to ensure there is an enhancement of service provision for male victims. The Government's approach to tackling domestic violence and abuse is laid out in the Violence Against Women and Girls Action Plan, refreshed in March 2014:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/287758/VAWG_Action_Plan.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/287758/VAWG_Action_Plan.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>which includes actions to protect men from domestic and sexual violence. This includes funding the Men's Advice Line and Broken Rainbow helplines. We are committed to supporting this vital service for male victims.<br><br>The Government believes that any victims suffering persistent abuse should be treated equally and is committed to supporting all victims of this terrible crime, regardless of gender, race or ethnicity.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Taylor of Holbeach more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-11T13:39:47.6409628Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-11T13:39:47.6409628Z
answering member
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label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Holbeach more like this
tabling member
950
label Biography information for Lord Stoddart of Swindon more like this