The Domestic Abuse Bill Second Reading

Posted on October 3, 2019 by alexnorrismp One comment

Yesterday, the historic Domestic Abuse Bill came back to Parliament after far too much unecessary delay from the government.

Parliament now has an opportunity to deliver the crucial changes needed to improve the lives of both the victims and survivors of domestic abuse across our country. This is an issue I’ve been campaigning on for a long time now and I’m really pleased that we’re finally seeing progress on this.

📺 WATCH: Single benefit payments can make life even more difficult for vulnerable people who are victims of #DomesticAbuse.

This is just one of the issues that we must take real action on through the long-awaited Domestic Abuse Bill. pic.twitter.com/fjB6wg4uv2
— Alex Norris (@ANorrisMP) October 3, 2019

One particular issue I raised was single benefit payments going to couples, which can make life even more difficult for vulnerable people who are victims of domestic abuse. Having a split-payment provision to safeguard against such financial control can help prevent domestic abuse worsening and even save lives.

📺 WATCH: The historic #DomesticAbuse Bill provides us with an opportunity that we must not let go to waste.

Parliament must deliver real change to deliver for the victims and survivors of abuse and the government must provide the resources needed to enact these changes. pic.twitter.com/lz2jG6Wewx
— Alex Norris (@ANorrisMP) October 3, 2019

One comment

george
December 14, 2019 8:34 am

THIS IS REALLY AN IMPORTANT BILL, HOPING THIS ONE GOES THROUGH, SUCH THAT VICTIMS REGARDLESS OF MALE OR FEMALE WILL BENEFIT, AS ABUSE THESE DAYS CAN COME BOTH WAYS

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Alex Norris MP

Member of Parliament for Nottingham North