Is my hon. Friend aware that many victims of domestic violence have a great sense of shame, and feel that they cannot reveal through a legal procedure and third parties what is happening to them? None the less, they want to take legal action to get out of the relationship, but they might be so demoralised, afraid and intimidated that they cannot do so without proper assistance.
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Joan Ruddock
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 31 October 2011.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.
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