Much progress has been made under this Government, particularly when the Prime Minister was Home Secretary, with criminalising acts such as forced marriage, dealing with stalking, tackling female genital mutilation, and the domestic violence protection orders. I chair the all-party parliamentary group for women in Parliament. Does my hon. Friend agree that this global commitment is constructive in leading the way to continue the fight?
Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (Ratification of Convention) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Mims Davies
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 24 February 2017.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (Ratification of Convention) Bill.
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2016-17
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2017-10-31 13:12:14 +0000
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