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Labour Vows to Halve Violence Against Women in Decade

12/19/2025

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Labour pledges to halve violence against women and girls within ten years.
Sexual assault affects 1.9% of people in England and Wales in the year to March 2025.
The government’s VAWG strategy has faced delays due to fiscal constraints.
Education and justice reforms are planned, supported by a £550 million funding increase for victim support services.
Court backlogs hinder timely justice for victims.

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Story summary

Labour pledges to halve violence against women and girls within ten years.
Sexual assault affects 1.9% of people in England and Wales in the year to March 2025.
The government’s VAWG strategy has faced delays due to fiscal constraints.
Education and justice reforms are planned, supported by a £550 million funding increase for victim support services.
Court backlogs hinder timely justice for victims.