Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to support male victims of domestic violence.

We recognise that men and boys experience abusive and violent crimes, such as stalking, domestic abuse, and sexual violence. That is why we are committed to ensuring male victims and survivors get the support they need. We are working tirelessly across government to deliver the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy as soon as possible, which will set out commitments for all victims, including for men and boys that are victims of abuse.

We know that male victims may face different barriers to accessing support. The Home Office and Ministry of Justice fund specialist services for victims of these crimes, including services for male victims, such as Respect, Galop, SignHealth, Hourglass, and Mankind UK. This includes the Men’s Advice Line, run by Respect, which offers vital support to male victims of domestic abuse.