Crackdown on domestic abuse is welcome but let's educate too
Posted
on February 20
Margot Parker, UKIP's Women's and Equalities spokesman has
backed plans to create tougher laws to deal with domestic
abuse.
But the East Midlands MEP has said education is also vital in tackling
the problem. The Government has revealed proposals to oversee the creation of
new laws to deal with domestic abuse in England and Wales. A new Act would
tackle inconsistencies across the country, although it is unclear what shape the
new Domestic Violence and Abuse Act might take.
Margot said: "Domestic abuse is an abhorrent crime – too many women and
indeed men, are living in fear of their partners and are living in fear in their
own homes. More has to be done. Tougher legislation yes! But we also need to
tackle the problem by educating people about abuse and the damage it
does.
