- Source: Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls (also known as Minister for Safeguarding) is a junior role in His Majesty's Government held jointly in the Home Office and Ministry of Justice. It is held by Jess Phillips MP since July 2024.
Responsibilities
The minister has the following responsibilities:
tackling violence against women and girls including
domestic abuse
FGM and forced marriage
child sexual abuse and exploitation
Disclosure and Barring Service
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
sexual violence
rape review
prostitution
stalking
hate crime
crime prevention
early youth intervention
victim support
victims elements of RASSO