DOMESTIC ABUSE

Early day motion 917, tabled 8 January 2014 by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru). Signed by 92 members.

That this House believes that the level of domestic abuse in the UK is unacceptable, that the number of victims reporting incidents is extremely low and that the number of alleged perpetrators convicted is unsatisfactory; further believes that all criminal justice professionals should receive training on the subject of domestic abuse; and asks the Government to consider introducing a specific law of domestic abuse, which would take into account courses of conduct and repetitive abusive behaviour.

Signatures by party: Labour 61, Liberal Democrat 14, DUP 4, Conservative 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Alliance 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Respect 1.