VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND PREVENTION THROUGH EDUCATION

Early day motion 1955, tabled 21 June 2011 by Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 40 members.

That this House is concerned that a YouGov poll for the End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAWC) found that close to one in three girls in UK schools experiences unwanted sexual touching and that 71 per cent. of young people regularly witness sexual harassment towards girls in UK schools; believes that schools and other educational institutions have a critical role in changing attitudes towards violence against women and girls and ensuring girls are safe; recognises that every young person should receive information about equal, healthy and respectful relationships at school; and supports EVAWC's calls for the Department for Education to ensure that every school tackles violence against women and girls as a priority.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 15, Labour 14, DUP 4, Conservative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Green 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.