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This report provides an update on the progress we have made against the Action Plan, in the 6 months since its publication.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The document is the new strategy covering the government’s plan to tackle violence against women and girls.
Videos in British Sign Language, which explain the new strategy covering the government’s plan to tackle violence against women and girls.
This report sets out the government’s action plan for improving the Criminal Justice System’s response to rape in England and Wales.
This call for evidence was reopened at 6pm on 12 March to further collect views from those with lived experience of, or views on, crimes considered as violence against women and girls. It is open to all genders. It previousl…
Actions the government will be taking towards its strategy of ending violence against women and girls.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Second progress report on the UK's progress toward ratification of the Istanbul Convention, and measures taken forward since the first progress report.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The consultation sets out the government’s approach to dealing with domestic abuse. It seeks to address it at every stage from prevention through to rehabilitation.
A note of the impacts of the Secure Tenancies (Victims of Domestic Abuse) Bill 2017-19 introduced on 19 December 2017.
The report sets out measures being taken by the government toward ratifying the Istanbul Convention.
This consultation seeks views on the introduction of a new stalking protection order to offer protection to victims of stranger stalking.
This consultation is part of an ongoing dialogue shaping the Ministerial Champion role.
This consultation seeks views on the draft statutory multi-agency practice guidance on female genital mutilation (FGM) for frontline professionals in England and Wales.
A cross-government declaration outlining the UK’s progress since Girl Summit 2014 to end female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage.
How the government is supporting victims of domestic violence and abuse and making sure perpetrators are brought to justice.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
National group progress report and action plan 2015.
The This is Abuse campaign launched In February 2010.
To mark International Women’s Day, the government is publishing this progress report on government activity to end violence against women and girls.
Provides a summary of the progress made against the recommendations of the HMIC review on domestic abuse.
Consultation on proposals to strengthen the law on domestic abuse.
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