Domestic Abuse: Defence for Victims who Commit an Offence Debate

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Domestic Abuse: Defence for Victims who Commit an Offence

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Tuesday 21st February 2023

(1 year, 8 months ago)

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Lord Bellamy Portrait Lord Bellamy (Con)
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The Government are well aware of the effects of alcohol on the whole problem of domestic abuse, but I am afraid I cannot comment on the forthcoming Budget.

Lord Morgan Portrait Lord Morgan (Lab)
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It is a privilege for a Back-Bencher to be allowed to speak. One of the important bodies that takes a keen interest in this area and gathers a great deal of evidence is Victim Support. Can the Minister kindly tell us what kind of relationship or connection the Government have with that body?

Lord Bellamy Portrait Lord Bellamy (Con)
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As far as I know, the Government work as closely as they can with all organisations, including the one that the noble Lord mentions.

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