Labour MP Alex McIntyre will seek to introduce the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill to the House of Commons on Tuesday
Victims of domestic abuse could soon receive paid time off work to address their situation if a proposed law is accepted by Parliament. The proposed legislation, aimed at helping individuals manage the consequences of such abuse, would include providing a number of days for 'safe leave' for essential activities like securing a safe place, attending to health needs, and participating in legal procedures.
He added: 'This Labour Government has set an ambitious mission to halve violence against women and girls over the next decade. 'The Bill proposes a right to paid safe leave for people experiencing domestic abuse to address issues related to that abuse. I fully support this mission and think this Bill would complement that work.
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