This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament
Rejected petition Equal access to domestic abuse support services
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Existing and new domestic abuse support services; including programmes of recovery or reformation; are to offer service provision which is anti-discriminatory and equal access for anyone aged 16 and over.
Service mission statements, literature and policy; including eligibility criteria; must clearly state equal opportunities for accessing services and receiving support. In addition to existing client groups; the services must extend to people regardless of gender, sexuality or specific abusive relationship (i.e family members).
Exemptions applicable to existing communal accommodation; where there are shared facilities. New supported housing must be appropriate for male and female tenants (i.e self-contained accommodation or bedsits within a community block).
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Not entirely clear what action Government is being asked to do here? Apologies, please re-submit if possible.
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