May I thank the Minister for this Bill, which I believe will transform the way in which we deal with this horrific crime? It largely impacts on women, although men can of course be impacted by domestic violence as well. I think it is totally despicable that politicians in Northern Ireland have left such a void in this and other areas for two years now. Will the Minister confirm that the devolved powers, which mean that this Bill has to be only for England and Wales, have actually been devolved for many decades?
Draft Domestic Abuse Bill: Territorial Extent
Proceeding contribution from
Vicky Ford
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 30 January 2019.
It occurred during Urgent question on Draft Domestic Abuse Bill: Territorial Extent.
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