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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-09more like thismore than 2014-09-09
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Domestic Abuse remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many domestic violence incidents have been reported to the police in the last 12 months; and in how many such cases the police (a) took no further action, (b) charged perpetrators with a criminal offence and (c) secured a prosecution. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis more like this
uin 208825 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-18more like thismore than 2014-09-18
answer text <p /> <p>In 2012-13, the most recent year for which we have this information, there were 838,026 incidents of domestic abuse, which covers both physical and <br>non-physical abuse, recorded by the police. Data for incidents in which the police took no further action are not collected by the Home Office. <br><br>The latest data from the Crown Prosecution Service show that the volume of domestic violence referrals from the police rose to 103,569 in 2013-14 from 2012-13 which is the highest level since CPS recording began. 72,905 (70.4% of these referrals) were charged, the highest volumes and proportions since CPS recording began in 2007-8. The volume of prosecutions completed in 2013-14 rose to 78,071 - a rise of 7,369 prosecutions(10.4%) from 2012-13. The volume of convictions reached 58,276 - a rise of 5,727 convictions (10.9%) since 2012-13. <br><br>In September 2013, the Home Secretary commissioned Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary to undertake a comprehensive review on how the police deal with domestic violence and abuse because she was concerned that the response is inadequate.<br><br>Their report, published in March 2013, exposed significant failings, including unacceptable variations in charging perpetrators of domestic abuse with <br>criminal offences. In response to that report, the Home Secretary established a National Oversight Group, which she is chairing, to drive delivery against HMIC’s recommendations. The Home Secretary also wrote to chief constables making it clear that every police force must have a domestic abuse action plan in place by September 2014.</p><p />
answering member constituency Lewes more like this
answering member printed Norman Baker more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-18T14:16:29.8812915Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-18T14:16:29.8812915Z
answering member
28
label Biography information for Norman Baker more like this
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
91051
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-08more like thismore than 2014-09-08
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Domestic Abuse remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many requests under the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme by (a) women and (b) men have (i) been made and (ii) been successful in each police force since the introduction of that scheme. more like this
tabling member constituency Shipley more like this
tabling member printed
Philip Davies more like this
uin 208515 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-17more like thismore than 2014-09-17
answer text <p> </p><p>The Home Office does not hold the information requested. Individual police forces are responsible for collecting information relating to the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme.<br><br>As part of its commitment to take forward the recommendations arising from the report published in March 2014 by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary &quot;Everyone’s business: Improving the police response to domestic abuse&quot;, the Home Office is taking forward proposals to develop national data standards that enable consistent and comparable data on domestic abuse to be collected by the police and submitted as part of the Annual Data Return from April 2015. We also plan to evaluate by the end of the financial year how roll-out of the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme has been implemented, and we will be working with the police to collect data on the number of national disclosures to support this evaluation. <br><br>In addition, the police are incorporating the Scheme into their action plans setting out how they are taking steps to improve their approach to domestic abuse.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Lewes more like this
answering member printed Norman Baker more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-17T12:25:48.5725182Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-17T12:25:48.5725182Z
answering member
28
label Biography information for Norman Baker more like this
tabling member
1565
label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies more like this
89769
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-08-29more like thismore than 2014-08-29
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Domestic Abuse remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to ensure that all victims of domestic violence are given equal protection irrespective of gender or sexual orientation. more like this
tabling member constituency Chesterfield more like this
tabling member printed
Toby Perkins more like this
uin 207382 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-05more like thismore than 2014-09-05
answer text <p> </p><p> </p><p>The legislative framework for protecting victims of domestic abuse already applies to everyone, irrespective of gender or sexual orientation.<br><br>The Coalition Government is currently consulting on whether the existing law on domestic abuse needs to be strengthened to offer better protection to victims. <br>The consultation is focused on whether a specific offence should be created that captures patterns of coercive and controlling behaviour in intimate relationships, in line with the government’s non-statutory definition of domestic abuse. As part of this consultation, we welcome views on how all victims can be better protected.<br><br>Details of the consultation can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strengthening-the-law-on-domestic-abuse" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strengthening-the-law-on-domestic-abuse</a></p><p><br>The consultation closes on 15 October 2014, after which we will consider carefully the responses received to inform our proposals.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Lewes more like this
answering member printed Norman Baker more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-05T16:52:00.6298278Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-05T16:52:00.6298278Z
answering member
28
label Biography information for Norman Baker more like this
tabling member
3952
label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins more like this
76485
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-08more like thismore than 2014-07-08
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Domestic Abuse remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will place in the Library a copy of the course materials used to train magistrates in relation to domestic violence. more like this
tabling member constituency Shipley more like this
tabling member printed
Philip Davies more like this
uin 204508 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-17more like thismore than 2014-07-17
answer text <p>Under the Constitutional Reform Act 2005, responsibility for the training of magistrates rests with the Lord Chief Justice and is exercised through the Judicial College.</p><p> </p><p>In order to protect judicial independence all training is carried out under the direction of the judiciary and all judicial training materials belong to them. I am therefore unable to comply with your request.</p><p> </p><p>The Judicial College has integrated domestic violence within the training packs prepared for magistrates. The induction, consolidation, and continuation training for magistrates, particularly in the adult and family courts, contain significant exercises looking at issues around domestic violence and the statutory tools available to magistrates in domestic violence cases. Where Magistrates sit in the Specialist Domestic Violence Courts, they will receive additional training for this specialist court.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency North West Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Mr Shailesh Vara more like this
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less than 2014-07-17T10:18:25.7841622Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-17T10:18:25.7841622Z
answering member
1496
label Biography information for Shailesh Vara more like this
tabling member
1565
label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies more like this
65213
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-01more like thismore than 2014-07-01
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Domestic Abuse remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
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
tabling member printed
Lord Stoddart of Swindon more like this
uin HL749 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
3787
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
62741
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-18more like thismore than 2014-06-18
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Domestic Abuse remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Ministers for Women and Equalities, what recent discussions the Government Equalities Office has had with the Home Office about ending domestic abuse and violence against women. more like this
tabling member constituency North Swindon more like this
tabling member printed
Justin Tomlinson more like this
uin 201226 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-06-23more like thismore than 2014-06-23
answer text <p>I have regular meetings and discussions with my colleagues on this and other matters affecting women and equality including attending the Violence Against Women and Girls Inter-Ministerial Group, working with ministerial colleagues to coordinate policy on tackling this abhorrent crime. Also, officials from the Government Equalities Office work closely with Home Office colleagues on this policy area and recently co-hosted an event working with employers to recognise and support employees who are victims of domestic violence</p> more like this
answering member constituency Loughborough more like this
answering member printed Nicky Morgan more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-06-23T13:37:59.9148562Zmore like thismore than 2014-06-23T13:37:59.9148562Z
answering member
4027
label Biography information for Baroness Morgan of Cotes more like this
tabling member
4105
label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
62337
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-17more like thismore than 2014-06-17
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Domestic Abuse remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps her Department is taking to help end domestic abuse and violence against women. more like this
tabling member constituency North Swindon more like this
tabling member printed
Justin Tomlinson more like this
uin 201115 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-06-26more like thismore than 2014-06-26
answer text <p> </p><p> </p><p>Domestic violence is a dreadful form of abuse and is not acceptable within our <br>society. The Coalition Government's approach to tackling domestic violence and <br>abuse is set out in its Violence against Women and Girls Action Plan, updated in March <br>2014.<br><br>In 2013, the Home Secretary commissioned Her Majesty's Inspectorate of <br>Constabulary to undertake a comprehensive review on how the police deal with<br>domestic violence and abuse. HMIC's report exposed significant failings. In response<br>to the Review, the Home Secretary has established a National Oversight Group, which <br>she is chairing, and on which I sit, to ensure HMIC's recommendations are acted upon.<br>The Group met for the first time on 10 June. The Home Secretary has also written to chief constables making it clear that every police force must have an action plan in place by September 2014, to improve their response to domestic violence and abuse.<br><br>The Government is committed to ensuring that the police and other agencies have <br>the tools necessary to tackle domestic violence, to bring offenders to justice <br>and to ensure victims have the support they need to rebuild their lives. On 8 <br>March 2014, the Government announced the national roll-out of Domestic Violence <br>Protection Orders following the successful conclusion of a one-year <br>pilot in three police force areas including Wiltshire, as well as the Domestic <br>Violence Disclosure Scheme following the successful conclusion in <br>September 2013 of a one-year pilot in four police force areas – once again <br>including Wiltshire.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Lewes more like this
answering member printed Norman Baker more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-06-26T15:22:10.2229767Zmore like thismore than 2014-06-26T15:22:10.2229767Z
answering member
28
label Biography information for Norman Baker more like this
previous answer version
4350
answering member constituency Lewes more like this
answering member printed Norman Baker more like this
answering member
28
label Biography information for Norman Baker more like this
tabling member
4105
label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
62440
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-17more like thismore than 2014-06-17
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Domestic Abuse remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with police forces in England and Wales and with the Football Association of England in order to counter any rise in domestic violence while England are playing in the World Cup 2014; and what steps they are taking to ensure that police forces and supporting agencies are fully resourced to deal with the matter. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Gale more like this
uin HL378 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-06-26more like thismore than 2014-06-26
answer text <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Domestic abuse is an abhorrent crime and the Coalition Government is committed to ending it whenever it occurs. <br><br>Together with the police, we are supporting the Football United Against Domestic Abuse campaign by Women's Aid, the launch of which was attended by the Crime Prevention Minister and supported by the Home Secretary. This campaign is working with the football community to unite players, clubs and fans at all levels against behaviour and attitudes that underpin domestic abuse.<br><br>The Crime Prevention Minister intends to meet with footballing interests in the near future to build on this campaign.<br><br>As part of its commitment to tackle domestic abuse, the Government is re-running a campaign to highlight the devastating consequences of domestic abuse for perpetrators of domestic abuse. The campaign was launched on 9 June and activity will run throughout the World Cup until 14 July 2014. Through posters and digital adverts, this campaign will target potential perpetrators and remind them of the terrible impact of violence on relationships.<br><br>Additional support to victims of domestic abuse is available through specialist local domestic abuse services and the national domestic violence helplines. The CoalitionGovernment has ring-fenced nearly £28 million of funding up to 2015 to support these services, which includes part-funding 144 Independent Domestic Violence Advisors and 54 Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference co-ordinator posts.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Taylor of Holbeach more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-06-26T15:52:52.1966751Zmore like thismore than 2014-06-26T15:52:52.1966751Z
answering member
3787
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Holbeach more like this
tabling member
2503
label Biography information for Baroness Gale more like this