Equation welcomes and fully supports Theresa May’s recent announcement that she is to directly oversee work to develop a new law to tackle domestic violence. The Prime Minister has stated she wishes to end the current ‘unacceptable’ situation which sees some areas of the country put more effort into the problem than others, stating that domestic violence and abuse is “life-shattering and absolutely abhorrent”.
Ms May insisted the Government’s new approach would deliver a system that increased convictions and works for victims. As a result, the Domestic Violence and Abuse Act will be aimed at addressing a lack of clarity in existing laws and raising public awareness of the problem.
Theresa May will oversee a cross-Government effort to improve the situation. The work, which is expected to take up to 18 months, will also hear the views of victims, charities and legal experts. Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders said: “Domestic abuse is a particularly distressing crime as it often occurs in the place where people should feel safest – their home.”
Equation CEO Alison Thomas said: “Equation welcomes and fully supports the announcement made by Theresa May. We look forward to the greater clarity achieving positive outcomes for survivors of abuse. Equation are pleased and encouraged that the announcement also includes a commitment to raising public awareness, which we believe is essential in enabling the eradication of domestic abuse.”