Change the law to allow under 16's to be recognised as victims of domestic abuse
We want the government to amend the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 so children under 16 who experience abuse at the hands of a parent or partner can be legally recognised as victims of domestic abuse. Every child affected deserves to be heard, protected, and supported in law and through services.
Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister
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Change the law to allow under 16's to be recognised as victims of domestic abuse
We want the government to amend the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 so children under 16 who experience abuse at the hands of a parent or partner can be legally recognised as victims of domestic abuse. Every child affected deserves to be heard, protected, and supported in law and through services.
Similar motions
Amend the Domestic Abuse Act to tackle cross-border legal & financial coercion
Remove the statute of limitations on reporting childhood domestic abuse
Stop criminalisation of parents who take children abroad due to domestic abuse
Make it mandatory for every workplace to have a specialist Domestic Abuse Lead
Make divorces where a child is abused automatically eligible for legal aid