Duty of the Secretary of State to take account of matters relating to gender

Part of Domestic Abuse Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 3:30 pm on 16 June 2020.

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Photo of Jess Phillips Jess Phillips Shadow Minister (Home Office) 3:30, 16 June 2020

I thank the Minister. I know that she fundamentally wants a system in which commissioning is gendered and recognises the fact that the vast majority of these crimes happen to women. I agree with that.

If I read all the things that were tweeted at me in any one day, I would lose the will to live. It is important, on today of all days, to remember that the aggression towards Members sometimes features in real life, and that anyone who is willing to stand up and say what they feel about something can pay a heavy price.

I recognise what the Minister has said, and I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion.