Joined-up strategy needed to protect women and girls from violence | Letter
The letter highlights the need for a comprehensive, cross-departmental strategy to address violence against women and girls in the UK. It argues that focusing solely on the criminal justice system is insufficient, and that a joined-up approach involving the NHS, government agencies, and public services is crucial. The letter cites statistics showing that domestic abuse allegations are present in over 60% of private law children cases, suggesting the issue extends beyond the criminal courts. The authors, who are barristers, emphasize their first-hand experience of witnessing violence against women and girls in both criminal and family courts. The letter calls for the government's strategy on violence against women and girls to be better integrated with the NHS plan, highlighting the need for a holistic, multi-faceted response to this pressing social issue.
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