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  • Female genital mutilation: protecting girls

    Guide to the UK law on female genital mutilation will be made available to girls at risk.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Teenagers confess they are confused by consent

    Minister Lynne Featherstone met with boys from London to find out what they think about the government's rape prevention advert.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Protecting victims of domestic violence

    A year-long pilot scheme that provides increased protection for victims of domestic violence is to continue in Greater Manchester, Wiltshire and West Mercia police force areas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pilot scheme to protect victims of domestic violence extended

    Scheme providing protection for victims of domestic violence to continue in Greater Manchester, Wiltshire and West Mercia police force areas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Women are vital to the economy - Equalities Minister

    Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone has stressed the vital role of women in Britain's economic future.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Forced marriage to be made a criminal offence

    Forcing someone to marry will become a criminal offence in England and Wales, the Prime Minister and Home Secretary Theresa May announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Forced marriage to become criminal offence

    PM: "forced marriage is wrong, is illegal and will not be tolerated."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Safeguarding girls at risk of Female genital mutilation

    Safeguarding girls at risk of Female genital mutilation.

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  • Home Secretary hosts reception to mark International Missing Children's Day

    Home Secretary Theresa May was joined by campaigners and celebrities at a Downing Street reception to launch two new support services for missing children.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Victims of anti-social behaviour should not be forced to suffer the crimes against them in silence

    The government will today publish plans to ensure victims of anti-social behaviour should have crimes they report acted on immediately.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Former young runaways share stories with minister

    Home Office Minister Lynne Featherstone met with young people to hear about their experiences of running away and going missing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lynne Featherstone in Africa to promote women's rights

    Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone has taken her campaign to protect women to Africa.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National Stalking Awareness Day

    Today marks the second National Stalking Awareness Day.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Innovative projects share £10m funding

    Innovative projects to tackle domestic violence, child abuse, antisocial behaviour and hate crimes receive Home Office funding.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sarah's Law' protects more than 200 children in first year

    More than 200 children have been protected from potential harm during the first year of the child sex offender disclosure scheme, it was announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 'Sarah's law' protects more than 200 children in first year

    More than 200 children have been protected from potential harm during the first year of the child sex offender disclosure scheme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Support for victims of domestic violence

    Help for migrants forced to flee their relationships as a result of domestic violence has been made available permanently.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speak out on International Women's Day

    In a speech to mark International Women's Day, Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone urged women to speak out and be heard.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Theresa May: Call to end violence against women and girls - action plan

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 8 March 2012 by Theresa May and in the House of Lords by Lord Henley.…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • International Women’s Day 2012: message from the Deputy Prime Minister

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has recorded a video message for International Women’s Day 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government