BORIS Johnson vowed to introduce a new crack down on the “horrific crime” of domestic abuse in October. A new Domestic Abuse Bill would be in the Queen’s Speech when Parliament returns, the PM vowe…
BORIS Johnson vowed to introduce a new crack down on the “horrific crime” of domestic abuse in October.Boris Johnson has pledged a new crack down on domestic abuse next monthIt follows an outcry over the fact that Theresa May’s long delayed legislation – forcing councils to provide shelter for victims - was dropped when Mr Johnson decided to ‘prorogue’ the Commons.– demanded a “clear pledge” from the PM to reintroduce the legislation in the Queen’s Speech on October 14.
Taking to Twitter, the PM said: “Domestic abuse shatters livers and tears families apart. We are fully committed to tackling this horrific crime –which is why the Queen’s Speech will confirm we will be reintroducing domestic abuse legislation in the next session.”Domestic abuse shatters lives & tears families apart. We are fully committed to tackling this horrific crime - which is why the Queen's Speech will confirm we will be reintroducing domestic abuse legislation in the next session.
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