15 h. ago Key points from UK's biggest clampdown on violence against women and girls in history

The Government has released its long-awaited strategy to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG), with safeguarding minister Jess Phillips saying it represents a 'culture change'

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16 h. ago Crackdown on deepfake abuse part of strategy to tackle violence against women

Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips announced the move as she set out the Government’s Vawg strategy.

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16 h. ago Tackling violence against women and girls will be treated like terror and organised crime crackdown, Labour vows

Jess Phillips promises ‘change is coming’ as long-awaited violence against women and girls strategy published

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19 h. ago Government focused on prevention to tackle violence against women – minister

The plans include all pupils in secondary schools being taught about healthy relationships, with teachers trained to spot worrying behaviour in boys.

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5 d. ago Police forces in England and Wales to get units that tackle violence against women

Specialist teams will deal with offences such as rape and stalking as part of VAWG strategy, home secretary saysAll police forces in England and Wales will have dedicated rape and sexual offences teams by 2029, the government has said.The plans are being unveiled as the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, prepares to outline a delayed strategy on violence against women and girls (VAWG) next week. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The Standard podcast: Is the Angiolini report a turning point in tackling violence against women?

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