Domestic Abuse - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 12:30 pm on 29 July 2020.

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Photo of Baroness Altmann Baroness Altmann Conservative 12:30, 29 July 2020

I thank the Minister for her answers. I know that she is concerned about this issue. However, the question of statistics is less important than making sure that these people are protected. Can the Minister comment on the need for better links between social care, the NHS and police services to address domestic abuse, which is currently more likely to be handled by the police? This makes sense for domestic homicide but, for ongoing abuse, perhaps the other services could be brought more to the fore.