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The easiest way to respond and ensure that your individual views are taken into account is to respond to the online survey available for the general public. As Home Secretary, the safety of the British people is my top priority. That is why I am absolutely clear that we must use every possible tool to tackle violence against women and girls.
These sickening crimes have no place in our society, and I am determined to see more perpetrators brought to justice and all victims and survivors receiving the support they deserve. Crimes which disproportionately affect women and girls, such as sexual violence, domestic abuse, forced marriage and stalking have devastating consequences. They can have a profound and long-lasting impact on those directly affected as well as on communities and society as a whole. I believe passionately that we have a responsibility to help the victims and survivors, and I will do everything in my power to ensure their needs are at the centre of our approach.
We have already taken a number of important steps in this area, including strengthening the law on crimes such as stalking, forced marriage and female genital mutilation. We have not stopped there. Home is not a safe place for everyone, which is why our ground-breaking Domestic Abuse Bill is so crucial. It will bolster our response on every level — strengthening protections for victims, while ensuring perpetrators feel the full force of the law.
