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The Domestic Abuse Bill fails women
Charities working with the victims of domestic abuse have criticised the government’s draft domestic abuse Bill this week, and say children will still be at risk, writes LYNNE WALSH
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THE Domestic Abuse Bill has been a long time coming, with a consultation that started back in March last year. It has put a figure on the economic and social costs of domestic abuse to society — £66 billion for victims in 2016 to 2017.
Leading organisations say they want to know much more about resources for the work they do, including money to provide decent housing for survivors.
They point to some gaps in the 200-page document, claiming that the needs of children have not been adequately addressed.
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