AQW 19804/17-22

Mr John Blair
Alliance Party
South Antrim

Tabled Date: 02/06/2021
Answered On Date: 01/07/2021
Priority Written: Yes

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the implementation of a strategy to address male violence against women.

Answer:

As we advised in our answer to your previous Oral question on this matter (AQO 1882/17-22), the Assembly and the Executive have identified a clear need for us to act collectively to develop a strategy to tackle this problem.

The Executive has agreed that TEO will co-ordinate the development of the Strategy and the Head of the Civil Service is considering information provided by Departments identifying all relevant work currently being taken forward.

On Wednesday 2nd June 2021 we had a very constructive meeting with the Women’s Aid Federation NI at which we noted our commitment to this work, and acknowledged and welcomed their work in this area.

It is worth noting that TEO does not have any direct statutory remit for this area. Consideration is currently being given to how to resource this work. Once resources are in place, we are committed to this work being taken forward at pace.