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HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 9B.26 Apr 2021HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI thank right hon. and hon. Members of this House and noble Lords who have worked tirelessly to make this a truly transformational Bill. It will make a significant difference to…26 Apr 2021HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI just want to clarify this, because it is an important detail. Category 3 of MAPPA is defined as “other dangerous offenders”. It does not matter whether that offender has…15 Apr 2021HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 1.15 Apr 2021HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI agree completely with my right hon. Friend. I thank her for the work she has done over many years to address this and other issues particularly affecting women and girls. We…15 Apr 2021HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillJust to assist the House, as I hope I made clear in my speech, we know there have been horrific instances where, in the system itself, those risk assessments and the management…15 Apr 2021HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillBefore I start my speech, may I beg your indulgence, Mr Deputy Speaker, and place on the record not only my condolences to Her Majesty the Queen but my and my constituents’…15 Apr 2021HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillHome should be a place of love and safety, but for 2.3 million adult victims of domestic abuse, and for their children, it is not. We all want this abuse to stop, and we want…15 Apr 2021HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI am happy to help the hon. Lady. As I said in my opening remarks, the President of the Family Division has indicated that he will consider making recommendations regarding…15 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillThis Thursday— 15 April—the House of Commons will consider the Lords amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill available on the following link https://publications.parliament.uk/…14 Apr 2021HANSARDControlling or Coercive Behaviour Offence: Government ReviewToday, I am pleased to announce the publication of the Government’s review into the offence of controlling or coercive behaviour (CCB) in an intimate or family relationship—as…01 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for promoting the Government’s call for evidence on tackling violence against women and girls. We are asking the public, victims, charities, employers,…10 Feb 2021HANSARDKnife CrimeAfter a very difficult weekend in London, our thoughts are with the families, friends and neighbourhoods affected by those incidents of violent crime. Across England and Wales we…08 Feb 2021HANSARDKnife CrimeMy hon. Friend has a distinguished record of helping the most vulnerable children in our society, and I join him in welcoming the investment in this and other intervention…08 Feb 2021HANSARDUnauthorised EncampmentsWe will bring forward legislation this Session to give the police the powers they need to tackle unauthorised encampments by moving people on and seizing vehicles where necessary.…08 Feb 2021HANSARDUnauthorised EncampmentsMy hon. Friend has hit the nail on the head in standing up for her constituents on this issue. People want to see greater protection for local communities, and for the police to…08 Feb 2021HANSARD Grooming GangsI would like to start by thanking the members of the public who signed these petitions raising this very important issue and thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Ipswich (Tom…03 Feb 2021HANSARDGangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority: Annual Report and Accounts 2019-20The 2019-20 annual report and accounts for the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) is being laid before the House today and published on www.gov.uk. Copies will be…21 Jan 2021HANSARD Domestic Abuse and Hidden Harms during LockdownIt was a pleasure to serve on the Bill Committee with my hon. Friend, and I know her personal commitment to helping her constituents in this regard. I am pleased that she has…14 Jan 2021HANSARD Domestic Abuse and Hidden Harms during LockdownWith permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement. The coronavirus pandemic has presented this country with enormous and unprecedented challenges. In order…14 Jan 2021