Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls
This factsheet outlines action taken by the government to tackle violence against women and girls.
Home Office in the media: Thursday 29 August
Today's top media stories include an investigation into the sales of knives to children, rape conviction figures and recommendations on tackling non-violent hate groups. Knives sold to children A Trading Standards investigation found that retailers are continuing to sell knives …
Violence against Women and Girls and Male Position Factsheets
The Home Office has published a refresh to its 2016 Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and a Male Victims position paper. Please see below for factsheets on both of these publications, highlighting some of the key fact and measures …
First UK Conviction for FGM
Today a woman has been convicted of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) at the Old Bailey. Please find below a statement from the Home Secretary welcoming the conviction. Please also see below a fact sheet detailing the work the Government has been …
Home Office in the media: 6 October 2017
Today's Home Office related stories include coverage of Wiltshire Police's investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse and the new Stalking Protection Orders the Government is introducing.
Home Office in the media: 9 March 2017
Today's Home Office related news includes coverage of the Spring Budget which contained an extra £20 million to tackle domestic violence and coverage of a new report from the Council of Europe.