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Government pledges to make it impossible for children to take, share or view a nude image – partnering with tech companies.
Minister for Safeguarding Jess Phillips delivers a statement to the House of Commons around the new Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy.
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy will focus on healthy relationships and consent, and tackle relationship abuse through a new helpline.
The full power of the state will be deployed in the largest crackdown on violence perpetrated against women and girls in British history, as part of new strategy.
A new referral service will connect victims with help through their GP, and there's up to £50 million for therapeutic support for child victims of sexual abuse.
More victims of domestic abuse will receive better protection through nearly £500 million as part of the forthcoming Violence Against Women and Girls strategy
More than 1,000 victims have been protected through first-of-its-kind domestic abuse protection orders since their roll out in November 2024.
Children and vulnerable adults will be protected from the threat of sexual exploitation thanks to new tough checks which allow parents and carers to fully vet who they hire, Prisons Minister Lord Timpson has announced today.
New legislation sees government work with AI industry and child protection organisations to ensure AI models cannot be misused to create synthetic child sexual abuse images.
New measures in the Crime and Policing Bill will disregard and pardon unjust 'child prostitution' convictions and cautions received before the law changed in 2015.
Richard Wright KC will lead independent review as part of government mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.
Journalists now have a dedicated point of contact in every police force in the UK to get support when faced with abuse and threats of violence
New UK capabilities will target criminals who profit from child sexual abuse, part of the government’s pledge to halve violence against women and girls.
Eight new areas join pilot scheme reducing child trafficking victim decision times from 471 to 101 days, helping children access support faster.
Government announces crackdown on 'honour'-based abuse.
Access to AI-enabled investigation tools expanded to all police forces in England and Wales, helping officers identify, expose and take down criminal networks.
Victims of domestic abuse to be protected under a £53 million drive to target most dangerous offenders.
Children and vulnerable people being criminally exploited by gangs will be better protected under new measures, as part of the government's Plan for Change.
Thousands more victims to access life-saving support through a £19.9 million investment in specialist services.
Foreign nationals who commit sex offences will be excluded from asylum protections in the UK as part of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.
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