Clause 26 - General functions of Commissioner
Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Bill [Lords]
9:10 am
Mr David Heath (Shadow Minister (Home Affairs), Home Affairs; Somerton and Frome, Liberal Democrat)
I beg to move amendment No. 54, in clause 26, page 16, line 15, at end insert—
'(d) ensure that the Domestic Violence Advocacy Service established under section [Domestic Violence Advocacy Service] is maintained in each local justice area;
(e) make a report to the Secretary of State on the operation of the Domestic Violence Advocacy Service, and in particular:
(a) the accessibility of services offered to victims of crime;
(b) the adequacy of resources made available through the Domestic Violence Advocacy Service Fund for the purposes; and
(c) any other matters related to the provision of services to victims of domestic violence.'.