Legislation will break down barriers
6 Jun 2014 04:23 PM
Research published last
week identifies the barriers lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
people can face accessing support for experiences of domestic abuse, stalking,
harassment and sexual violence
The research comes ahead of new
legislation the Welsh Government plan to introduce later this month which will
seek to end violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people through the
introduction of new supporting policy.
Minister for Local Government
and Government Business, Lesley Griffiths AM, said:
“Regardless of their
gender or sexuality, everyone should feel they can access free and confidential
support if they are they are experiencing domestic abuse, harassment or sexual
violence.
“While the research
published today identifies some examples of promising practice underway in
Wales, there is more we and service providers can and must do tackle this crime
and to promote the support services available to all victims.
“The Bill I will be
introducing later this month aims to end all instances of violence against
women, domestic abuse and sexual violence and is crucial for everyone in
Wales.”
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Barriers faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender (LGBT) people in accessing domestic abuse, stalking and
harassment, and sexual violence services