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UK Minister Calls for Urgent Strategy Against Domestic Abuse

2/15/2026

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Jess Phillips, the U.K. minister for safeguarding and violence against women and girls, says institutions act only after a crisis, citing the Epstein scandal.
She calls for a comprehensive strategy, including prevention in schools and healthcare, aiming to halve violence within a decade.
Phillips notes the economic impact of domestic abuse and urges a government-wide prioritization, while victims deserve accountability and support.

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Jess Phillips, the U.K. minister for safeguarding and violence against women and girls, says institutions act only after a crisis, citing the Epstein scandal.
She calls for a comprehensive strategy, including prevention in schools and healthcare, aiming to halve violence within a decade.
Phillips notes the economic impact of domestic abuse and urges a government-wide prioritization, while victims deserve accountability and support.