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HANSARD Tackling Image-based AbuseI was about to come on to therapy, support services and other things that the Ministry of Justice funds to support victims and survivors. My hon. Friend the Member for Bolton…12 Nov 2024HANSARD Tackling Image-based AbuseI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bolton North East (Kirith Entwistle) for securing a debate on this very important subject. I look forward to discussing it with her and other…12 Nov 2024HANSARD Tackling Image-based AbuseThe hon. Lady makes a very good point; she has pre-empted my next sentence. As I have said, this is a start. Ofcom’s codes of practice are being developed and will give it the…12 Nov 2024HANSARD Tackling Image-based AbuseI am well aware of the horrific case in my hon. Friend’s constituency. I am pleased that we have been able to go further on intent versus consent with some of these crimes. The…12 Nov 2024HANSARD Tackling Image-based AbuseI could not agree more. This is about all of us playing our part and saying that we will not stand for it—we will not be passive bystanders and we will challenge these views to…12 Nov 2024HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Violence against WomenI thank the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for his question. He will know that certain offences are excluded from the SDS40 early release scheme, not the offender. This Government…05 Nov 2024HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Violence against WomenI thank my hon. Friend for her bravery and for speaking out about her experiences as a victim-survivor, which has undoubtedly helped countless others. She is right that this will…05 Nov 2024HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Violence against WomenMy hon. Friend has outlined the stark reality of what rape victims and survivors face in our criminal justice system. Not only are far too few cases getting to court, but 60% of…05 Nov 2024HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Violence against WomenAs the hon. Lady will know, this Government were elected with a landmark mission to halve violence against women and girls over the course of a decade. Every single Department,…05 Nov 2024HANSARDCode of Practice for Victims of CrimeWe will implement the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, which lays a good foundation for ensuring that victims know the rights they should receive under the code and that agencies…05 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for that very important question. He is right: all parts of this country—all our nations—are experiencing an epidemic of violence against women and…05 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for highlighting the brilliant work of Savana. The charity does tremendous work in supporting victims and survivors of these abhorrent crimes. This…05 Nov 2024HANSARDSupporting Victims of Rape and Sexual ViolenceI thank my hon. Friend for that really important question; he raises some serious points. The Ministry of Justice funds over 60 specialist support services for victims of rape and…05 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady is right: sadly, family courts are far too often used to re-traumatise victims of domestic abuse. The Government are alive to that fact, and we are rolling out our…05 Nov 2024HANSARDSupporting Victims of Rape and Sexual ViolenceWe are committed to supporting victims of those abhorrent crimes and have dedicated £26 million to support services through the rape and sexual abuse support fund. We have also…05 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government inherited a record and rising court backlog, which has seen far too many victims and survivors waiting too long for justice. Decisions on case listing are a matter…05 Nov 2024HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Violence against WomenWe are committed to supporting victims and survivors of these abhorrent crimes, including through the £26 million rape and sexual abuse support fund and the funding of independent…05 Nov 2024HANSARDSupport for Victims of Commercial Sexual ExploitationThe Ministry of Justice provides funding for vital victim support services to help victims recover from the impact of crime. His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service has…05 Nov 2024HANSARDSupporting Victims of Rape and Sexual ViolenceAgain, the right hon. Gentleman forgets who was in power for the last 14 years and who failed to build any prison places. Just 500 extra prison places were built under his…05 Nov 2024HANSARDSupporting Victims of Rape and Sexual ViolenceWell, I was going to congratulate the right hon. Gentleman on his new role, but he seems to have a very short memory. It is he who should be apologising to the country as a whole…05 Nov 2024