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HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Tenth sitting)That is why we do not have it as a default. We are sensitive to that precisely because it will not work for some women. It has to be done led by the victim—led by the survivor—and…16 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Tenth sitting)With regard to new clause 24, the Department is already obliged to consider the impacts of its policies through existing equality assessments, in accordance with the public sector…16 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Tenth sitting)Very much so; that is the key principle on which the NHS operates. The hon. Lady will appreciate that I am neither a doctor nor a Health Minister. I take her point about waiting…16 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Tenth sitting)I understand that, but the problem is that we are now rubbing up against the fundamental principle of the NHS, which is that it is based on clinical need and priority. Clearly, if…16 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Ninth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Buck. I am pleased today to be able to bring forward new clause 16, which will amend the Housing Act 1996 to give those who…16 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Ninth sitting)I thank the hon. Lady for her comments. In the spirit of the Bill, and of the Committee, let us welcome the fact that we are making changes in the area in question. It is…16 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Tenth sitting)I thank the hon. Lady. I will deal first with the NHS and then move on to schools. I think there is agreement across the Committee that it is important to recognise the impact of…16 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Tenth sitting)I can see that the hon. Lady is perhaps not with me on that, but it explains our position. We stick to the principle of the clinician and the clinical need leading on this matter.…16 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Tenth sitting)Other than Wales—forgive me. Gosh, that was probably a career-ending slip. I take the hon. Lady’s point about Wales. Apart from England and Wales, we have not been able to find…16 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Tenth sitting)Again, that comes back to the principle that, wherever possible, we do not want victims and survivors to have to move and be put in that new place. The hon. Lady articulates very…16 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Ninth sitting)I thank my hon. Friend for her contributions, her canvassing of views sympathetic to the situations faced by teenagers under 16, and her work on that. She is right to point out…16 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Ninth sitting)I thank the hon. Lady for her powerful speech and for setting out the case for the amendment. We know that domestic abuse in teenage relationships has the potential to shape adult…16 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Ninth sitting)I confess that I had not given thought to that particular detail. Far be it from me to suggest to ingenious Back Benchers how they can hold the Government to account. As I have…16 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Ninth sitting)The amendment brings us to the role that employers can and should play in supporting employees who are victims of domestic abuse. The Government expect all employers to show…16 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Eighth sitting)I would like to take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary campaigns, charities and local efforts, through which families, such as the Wood family, often find the strength and…11 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Seventh sitting)I am going to, but a little bit later in my speech, because I am concerned to ensure that everybody understands the purposes of this part. I sense that there may be a little bit…11 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Seventh sitting)Part 4. I will take the hon. Lady through it carefully, so that she understands how we have cross-checking systems in this part, in addition to all the checks in the rest of the…11 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Seventh sitting)I agree with my hon. Friend that the amendments are clearly coming from the right place, but we share that concern. The system that is being constructed in the Bill has been…11 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Seventh sitting)Thank you, Mr Bone. That is very helpful. Clause 53 defines “domestic abuse support” as “support, in relation to domestic abuse, provided to victims of domestic abuse, or their…11 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Seventh sitting)If I may, I will first explain the duty in clause 53, because the amendment is relevant as it is key to what is intended. I want to be sure that everybody understands what clause…11 Jun 2020