MPs debate domestic abuse victims in family law courts

This debate was opened by Angela Smith, Labour MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge.

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Test of the Motion debated

That this House notes the Women's Aid report entitled Nineteen Child Homicides, published in January 2016; and calls on the Government to review the treatment and experiences of victims of domestic abuse in family law courts.

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