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  • Convention on Violence Against Women: Prime Minister / Deputy Prime Minister joint statement

    PM and DPM joint statement on the government signing the Council of Europe's Convention on Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence.

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

  • Police pilot right to find out about domestic violence

    Women will have more rights to find out a partner's domestic violence history as a new scheme is trialled in parts of England and Wales.

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

  • New domestic violence disclosure scheme piloted by police

    Four police forces will pilot a new domestic violence disclosure scheme, the home secretary announced today.

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

  • Teenagers asked: "Would you see rape?" as ad campaign goes live

    Nick Clegg: "We want to bring this issue out into the open and get young people talking about the importance of consent."

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

  • More support for male victims of domestic violence

    Organisations that support male victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse will receive a share of £225,000.

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

  • Helping stalking victims to stay safe online

    Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone today welcomed a new guide to help stalking victims.

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

  • Vicar jailed over sham marriages

    Church of England Vicar received two and a half year sentence after previously admitting conducting sham marriages and stealing from Church.

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

  • Female entrepreneur backed by Equalities Minister

    Equalities minister Lynne Featherstone has visited a rural entrepreneur to support women in business.

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

  • Pilot to improve safety of workers

    A national pilot scheme to help protect sex workers from violent and abusive individuals was announced today by Equalities Minister.

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

  • Domestic violence protection extended

    People under 18 could be included in the cross-government definition of domestic violence for the first time.

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

  • Consultation on domestic violence launched

    People under 18 could be included within the cross-government definition of domestic violence for the first time, under a new consultation.

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

  • Theresa May: Consultation on the cross-government definition of domestic violence

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 14 December 2011 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

  • Strategy to drive out transgender prejudice

    The first transgender equality plan was launched by the government today. Tougher sentences for hate crimes are included in the plan.

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

  • Tackling violence against women and girls

    The government has taken action aimed at preventing violence and providing more support for victims as part of a comprehensive strategy.

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

  • Lynne Featherstone speech on domestic violence in London

    This speech was delivered by the Equalities Minister, Lynne Featherstone, on 22 November. The speech is checked against delivery.

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

  • Celebrating diversity in fashion

    Last night, Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone attended ‘Curves in Couture’ – a catwalk show celebrating diversity in fashion.

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

  • Have your say on stalking laws

    We want to do everything in our power to protect victims from stalking - let us know what you think.

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

  • Inspirational winners of Empowering Women Awards

    Yesterday the winners of the Empowering Women Awards met with Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone.

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

  • Consultation on 'Clare's Law' launched

    The public will be asked their views on introducing a scheme for disclosing information about an individual’s history of domestic violence.

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

  • Consultation into 'Clare's law' launched

    The public are to be asked their views on whether to introduce a scheme for disclosing information about an individual’s history of domestic violence to a new partner, the Home Secretary Theresa May announced today.

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