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Domestic Abuse: Victim Support Schemes

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to help ensure that victims of domestic abuse are supported through the family courts system.

answeredMinistry of Justice

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Ministry of Justice
Tabled
18 Nov 2024
Target answer date
20 Nov 2024
Answer
25 Nov 2024 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 18 Nov 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to help ensure that victims of domestic abuse are supported through the family courts system.

  2. 20 Nov 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 25 Nov 2024

    Answer published

    The Government recognises the impact family court proceedings can have on children and adult survivors of domestic abuse which is why we are is committed to halving incidences of violence against women and girls; reforming the family justice system so tha...

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