Action for Children responds to PM's promise to include Domestic Abuse Bill in Queen's Speech
In response to the Prime Minister’s promise to include the Domestic Abuse Bill in the Queen’s Speech, Director of Policy and Campaigns at Action for Children, Imran Hussain, said:
“The Domestic Abuse Bill has the potential to transform how we as a society support children who have endured the terror of domestic abuse.
“Far from having the safe and happy childhood they need, every day our frontline workers see the emotional scars of domestic abuse on children – from nightmares, flashbacks and bed-wetting to depression, or even wanting to end their lives.
“It’s right and welcome that the PM has now promised to include the Bill in the Queen’s Speech but the Bill must be prioritised and its measures implemented without more delay. We and other charities, along with survivors, have worked closely for nearly two years with officials and ministers to strengthen the Bill, it’s now time for the government to deliver.”
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Huw Beale, Senior Media Officer, Action for Children: 07718 114 038 / [email protected]
Out of hours 07802 806 679 / [email protected]
- 2017 Manifesto: “Protections for victims of domestic abuse in law through a new landmark Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill.” https://www.conservatives.com
- For 150 years Action for Children has been helping disadvantaged children across the UK through intervening early to stop neglect and abuse, fostering and adoption, supporting disabled children, and by campaigning tirelessly to make life better for children and families. With over 550 services the charity improves the lives of more than 300,000 children, teenagers, parents and carers every year. actionforchildren.org.uk
