The Istanbul Convention
On Monday 1 February, the International Agreements Committee takes evidence on the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.
Meeting details
At 10.00am: Oral evidence
Work
Istanbul Convention (Legislative scrutiny)
Minister for Safeguarding at Home Office
Topics for discussion
- Impact of non-ratification
- Migrant victims of domestic abuse
- Specialised local services for victims of violence
- Combatting so called 'honour-based crimes'
- Domestic implementation
- Extra-territorial jurisdiction
Further information