Moved by
Lord Ramsbotham
92: Clause 73, page 58, line 32, at end insert—
“( ) Any guidance under this section must include information on—
(a) the links between—
(i) domestic abuse, and
(ii) speech, language and communication needs;
(b) the impact of witnessing domestic abuse on children’s speech, language and communication;
(c) the services available to support people with speech, language and communication needs who are experiencing domestic abuse and their children, including how support provided by local authorities can be made inclusive and accessible to people with speech, language and communication needs.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment would require that the guidance the Secretary of State issues under the Bill, including to local authorities, includes information on the links between domestic abuse and speech, language and communication needs, the impact of witnessing domestic abuse on children’s speech, language and communication, and the services available to support people with those needs, and their children.