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Photographer, Basak Gurbuz DermanGetty Images We've all heard the tragic statistics about the rise of domestic abuse in lockdown, so it's welcomed news that a landmark piece of legislation recently passed through Parliament. The Domestic Abuse Act will broaden the legal definition of domestic abuse and providing greater support for victims and survivors in court. Home Secretary Priti Patel described the Domestic Abuse Act as “long overdue” and said it will “transform the support we offer across society.” But the Act has its critics. Ruth Davison, Refuge chief executive said that whi...

UK Parliament Domestic Abuse Bill returns to the Lords 16 April 2021 2021 The Domestic Abuse Bill returns to the Lords on Wednesday 21 April for consideration of Commons amendments. Members also discussed the progress of the bill through the House at its conclusion of Lords stages. Lords report stage day four: Wednesday 17 March Members discussed subjects including the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the investigation of links between online pornography and domestic abuse. Members also asked the government to think again on victim p...

Isle of Wight Radio 10:00am - 3:00pm Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight £292K Confirmed For Domestic Abuse Victims On Isle Of Wight By Iona Stewart-Richardson £292,000 to support victims of domestic abuse has been confirmed by the local authority. As first reported by Isle of Wight Radio, earlier this month (February) the Government Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing Eddie Hughes allocated the money for the Isle of Wight Council - to provide support for domestic abuse victims and their children. The council said the extra funding, allocated as p...

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