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Ranil Jayawardena MP welcomes Government plans to tackle violence against women and girls

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Wednesday, 20 January, 2021
Ranil Jayawardena MP

The views of women and girls across North East Hampshire are being sought to help shape government strategy to tackle violence and abuse.

HM Government is updating the Violence Against Women and Girls strategy and has launched a nationwide Call for Evidence in order to ensure that those who have lived experiences of abuse and violence, and the views of members of the public are at the heart of plans to stop these harmful crimes. The Call to Evidence runs until February 19.

HM Government has already taken a number of important steps in this area, including strengthening the law on crimes such as stalking, forced marriage and female genital mutilation, but there is more to do.

There have already been many responses, shining a sobering light on the prevalence of gender-based violence in our society. But this information is also absolutely invaluable in shaping the most effective policy to fight the scourge of Violence Against Women and Girls.

That is why Ranil Jayawardena MP is urging those who have experiences or views to come forward in the final few weeks of the government’s Call for Evidence, and to take part in the anonymous survey. This not only includes frontline professionals and academics, victims and survivors, but their families and friends and members of the public in North East Hampshire who have been indirectly affected.

You can participate in the call for evidence by completing the public survey: bit.ly/2XYkkGk

Commenting, Ranil Jayawardena MP said:

“I know it can take a lot of courage for those who have experienced violence or abuse to come forward, but this information is vital in tackling acts of gender-based violence.

“Our strategy should reflect the views and experiences of those who have been directly and indirectly affected, in order to stop these harmful and often hidden crimes happening in our country today.”

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